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Altrusa International Vino Bingo

Sanctuary on the River, Eagle Dr., 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. An annual event, with a door prize, cash prize and prizes for each game. $20, includes bingo card and light meal. Extra bingo cards and wine also available. Seating is limited, advance tickets are required. 575-336-7822 or 575-257-7395; www.altrusaruidoso.com.

September 13 Intocable

Inn of the Mountain Gods, Carrizo Canyon Rd., 8 - 10 p.m.

For 20 years, Intocable has paved the way for Tex-Mex groups, with catchy melodies, vocal harmony, and tight instrumentation. Intocable will be performing No. 1 hits such as “Robarte Un Besito,” “Dame Un Besito,” “Eres Mi Droga” and “Suena.” 575-464-7777; www. innofthemountaingods.com.

September 14

Annual Ruidoso Mountain High Fly-In and Pine Top Car Show

Sierra Blanca Regional Airport, 1000 St. Highway 220, Alto, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.; car show, 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Air Force static displays, new and vintage aircraft and Warbirds on the air field and flyovers throughout the day. Longhorn Dance band performs in the evening. Food vendors will be available. 575336-8111; www.ruidosoflyin. com; www.pinetopcarclub. com/carshow.html. Free admission to public.

Run for the Beach 2013

Starting from McGary’s Studio, 2002 Sudderth Drive, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Annual 5K Run/Walk for Breast Cancer Education, Awareness, Cure & Hope. Sponsored by First Christian Church. Trophies will be awarded to the top female and male runners. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for male and female runners by age. All proceeds pay mammogram costs for the people of Lincoln County. Late registration day of event will be in the parking lot of McGary’s Studio from 7:15 to 7:45 a.m. 575-257-9251 or 575-2584250. Registration fee is $20.

‘ALBUM: Mid-20th Century Photographs by Carmon Philips of the People and Places of Lincoln County’

Exhibit opens at the Hubbard Museum of the American West. 26301 Highway 70 West, Ruidoso Downs, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily. 575-378-4142; www.hubbardmuseum.org.

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Village Council rebukes mayoral nomination for vacant council seat Battin caught in the crossfire of bold authority versus professional courtesy

By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com ruidoso Village Council struck down Mayor Alborn’s nomination of Tom battin in a stunning 3-2 vote, denying the mayor’s confident stance of his authority under N.M. State Statute authorizing him to conduct the nomination which would only need a simple majority to pass.

Following weeks of reviewing prospects for the vacant village councilor position after the resignation of Jim Stoddard, Mayor ray Alborn read Tom battin’s impressive resume of public service then formally introduced the nomination to councilors.

Councilor Denise Dean read a statement on the record proclaiming the mayor’s shortcomings and disrespect to the council when he failed to present councilors a complete list of candidates for discussion prior to the requested vote of support for the seat of interim councilor at large.

Mayor Alborn noted that he appreciated Dean’s statement and followed up by stating, “I have complete authority to conduct this nomination under state statute and not everybody likes it but that’s the way it is. I have the responsibil-

be brought forward. I do ity to appoint someone know I have not been who will move the village forward, is responsible and consulted or asked for a committed, so let’s get it,” list of names. However, Alborn said.

I have received numerbattin was evidently ous calls from citizens caught in the crossfire expressing concern for of bold authority versus the current process. I professional courtesy as have thought long and Councilor Joe eby also hard about what I feel is addressed the forum, echobest for my vote and our ing the same sentiment village.” contending he is not one to battin was visibly interfere with daily operadisappointed with the vote tions yet offended by the as he attended the meetmayor’s refusal to provide ing ready to conduct the a complete list of candirest of village business dates for open discussion. on the agenda. “I underAlborn vehemently Courtesy photo stand the frustration of the contended his selection councilors and they are Tom Battin will be someone with no also my friends. I appreciagenda, non-combative against village employate the open honesty with their votes,” he said. ees, and who would be a policymaker rather Stoddard resigned in August with plans of than interfering with daily operations of village retirement, travelling and spending more time business. Councilors Dean, Sayers and eby with his family. The second consecutive foureach cast the vote of no before a quiet gallery of year term Stoddard served expires in March. citizens attending the meeting. either a special village council meeting will be Councilor Gloria Sayers, referring to an called or another nomination will be presented open letter to her constituents published in this during the next regularly scheduled meeting. issue of the ruidoso Free Press stated, “I did not Stoddard’s seat is still up for grabs in the know until just before this meeting who would upcoming February election.

Planes, trains, automobiles and cold hard cash

By Sandi Aguilar For the Ruidoso Free Press Airport managers, Federal Aviation Administration( FAA) personnel, NM State Aviation officials, industry leaders and industry contractors will be at the ruidoso Convention Center for the NM Aviation conference Sept. 12-13, and just in time for the fifth Annual Ruidoso Mountain High Fly-In. “We moved the Fly-In to coincide with the convention to provide an additional reason for convention attendees to stay the weekend and to showcase the capabilities of the airport,” says Airport Director David Pearce. The mild autumn weather in lincoln County is ideal for the masses of people expected to attend the

event celebrating Eugene Heathman/Ruidoso Free Press more than 100 Vintage aircraft, classic car and railroad enthusiasts will converge years of transupon the tarmac at the Sierra Blanca Regional Airport’s fifth annual portation in New Mountain High Fly-In Saturday.

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The Fly-In and car show is Saturday at the ly beneficial. While Taos is slated for the next Sierra blanca regional airport featuring a model three-year contract to begin in 2015, Pearce, who train and railroad history exhibit, glider and sits on the board, says there are inconveniences helicopter rides and vintage aircraft. Pearce is with that destination that have to be overcome. pleased to have the convention in ruidoso and The Fly-In will remain as a major event in ruhopes to secure another three-year contract. “We idoso despite the location of the convention. were chosen because of our hospitality and ameOn Saturday, Sept. 14, the fifth annual Runities.” He cites the location of the convention idoso Mountain Fly-In will host Pine Top Cars center next to a hotel with a full-service airport from Model Ts to hot rods, model train modules in a resort destination were factors in the choice. with mini-train rides for the children, food and See FLY-IN, pg. A3 The support of the community has been extreme-

Good to graze: USFS lands open, for now came out strongly in opposition of the measure, affecting a small portion of the county where the tail of the Mountainair ranger District pokes in, Karen lessard, district ranger for Mountainair and the presenter of the unpopular measure, said the decision was necessary to ensure the long-term productivity of the forest lands, “not a knee-jerk reaction to this year’s dry season.”

It’s been a three year decision, she said. “First two years were termed extreme drought, this year was termed exceptional, which is the worst. I don’t think anyone could doubt that.” lessard said the rangers have been monitoring seed development in particular as a potential indicator of the district’s future herbaceous health.

“We’ve seen seed heads Photo courtesy of Janie Smith develop, yet we’re not seeing Herds like this will have to stay on private land in Gallinas the leaf structure underneath them,” she said. “The grass and Mountainair forestry districts as the U.S. Forest Service has closed the areas to permitted grazing. is in a hurry to put seed in

By Erik LeDuc Reporter erik@ruidosofreepress.com ranchers relying on forest lands in the Cibola will have to range elsewhere – the Mountainair and Gallinas districts are closing for livestock grazing.

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the ground. If we were to allow grazing to start right now, it would certainly be good for the cattle and it would certainly be good for the permittees, but it would not serve the land or the long-term health of the grazing allotments.”

As for lincoln County, it’s still wet enough that historic management practices are enough to sustain the coming year’s seed crop, said Gary Ziehe, Natural Resource Staff Officer for the lincoln National Forest.

That’s if the rains come back sometime soon – drought impacts are cumulative, especially over recent years, he added.

Recovering rain

“Some could argue that we’re in a 20-year drought cycle, and there’s some validity to that,” Ziehe said. “Over the past 20 years, our rainfall has not been, on average, what it was before that. There is evidence to suggest that these rainfall cycles have been around for a long time – we go through wet periods and dry periods.”

For anyone that’s lived off the land for long enough, generations in the case of some of the See GRAZING, pg. A3

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Highway road blocks

Traffic on Highway 380 will be blocked off due to testing at White Sands Missile Range today and Friday. There are multiple traffic stops today at 7, 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Times for Friday have not been set yet.

Roadblocks are subject to change without notice on mission day. Each roadblock may last up to two hours each.

Pavilion dedication The Ruidoso Noon Lions are dedicated the renovated pavilion at Two Rivers Park at 3 p.m. on Thursday with a ribbon cutting by the Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce Greeters. It has been cancelled due to weather once before, so this time it’s on come rain or shine.

Run for the B.E.A.C.H.

available at the Sun Valley, La Junta and Little Creek subdivisions north of Ruidoso west of Highway 48, behind the Alto Post Office.

Drive on the Sun Valley and connecting side roads; look for stacked wood next to County roads.

Call Jim Miller for details and/or locations at 575-937-2873.

Rascal Fair open Rascal Fair, a White Oaks community market, is open for the 2013 season every Friday through October. Each Friday, from 4 p.m. to dusk, the market will be open for local, organic fruit and produce, fresh eggs, plants and seeds, baked goods, pottery, woodwork and much more. The market is located just east of the No Scum Allowed Saloon in White Oaks.

Yoga by Donation

Sponsored by the First Christian Church, the 16th annual 5K run/ walk to benefit Breast Cancer Education, Awareness, Cure and Hope will start at McGary’s Studio this Saturday at 8 a.m.

Registration fee is $20, which includes a T-shirt and snacks. Prizes are awarded at the finish line for first through third place male and female runners in several age groups.

Register at the Village Buttery at 2107 Sudderth Dr. from 5-6 p.m.

Late registration will be at the McGary’s Studio parking lot from 7:15-7:45 a.m. on race day.

For more information, call 2579251 or 258-4250.

Thistle roundup Come with your team to kill some thistles at the Keep Ruidoso Beautiful Thistle Round-Up this Saturday at Two Rivers Park starting at 10 a.m.

10 members are recommended per team, with at least one sponsor per five youth for a youth team.

Teams should bring re-purposed spray bottles, clippers and scissors. Gloves, sacks and vinegar solution will be provided. Prizes are awarded at the end of the three-hour service period.

For more information, call 2575030 or email MyrandaWaldo@ ruidoso-nm.gov.

Search and rescue The next meeting of the White Mountain Search and Rescue team is Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 1211 Hull Road in Ruidoso. Topics will include recent missions, fall preparations and extreme hikes and rescues.

For more information, call Tony Davis at 336-4501 or Carolyn Scarborough at 937-3454.

DAR meet The Sierra Blanca Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at the Ruidoso Public Library, Thursday, Sept. 19, at noon. Interested women are welcome to visit.

Meeting change The Greentree Solid Waste Authority Regular Board Meeting scheduled for Sept. 24 has been moved to Sept. 26 at 10 a.m. For more information, contact the GSWA office at 378-4897 or toll free at 1-877-548-8772.

WME sale A garage sale to benefit White Mountain Elementary will be held Sept. 28 from 7 a.m. to noon at the school’s parking lot.

Anyone with items to sell can purchase a space for $10, and all proceeds from each sale would remain with the individual. Only the space reservation fee goes to the school.

For more information, call or text Leslie at 937-9766.

Firewood available For residents in Sun Valley, there will be wood until snowfall. Free, cut firewood and un-cut logs are

Located at The Adobe Plaza, the Buddha Yoga Wellness Center offers yoga classes at 4:30-5:30 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Monday through Friday. The 4:30 p.m. class is a relaxed stretch/basic yoga format, and the 6 p.m. is more vigorous yoga with variations for beginners. Both include guided mediations, aromatherapy touch for stress reduction and relaxation.

Students of all levels are welcome. Three classes per week are recommended for therapeutic effects. The Buddha Yoga Studio is located at The Adobe Plaza, 200 Mechem. Park and enter from rear. For class schedules visit: www.buddhayogaclass.com or call 575-802-3013.

Lincoln County Transit The Lincoln County Transit service is for anyone needing to get to doctor’s appointments, to work, while the car is in the shop or if you’re a “golf widow.”

Call 378-1177 to order a ride.

Costs are $2 for 19 and over, $1 for students ages 7-18, seniors for $1 and children under 7 free.

An all-day pass is only $5.

Hours of operation – Monday, 6:30-11 a.m. and 3-6 p.m. Thursday, 6:30-11 a.m. and 2-6:30 p.m.

Friday, 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Sunday.

American Legion Post 79 – Jerome D. Klein Post, meets on the third Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. at Veterans Plaza, 201 Second Dr. in Ruidoso Downs. For more information, or to join, call Harold Oakes, Post Commander, at 575-315-5374.

American Legion Post 11 meets the third Saturday of each month at Wells Fargo Bank in Carrizozo at 9 a.m.

The Arid Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 1216 Mechem at 7:30 a.m., noon and 5:15 p.m. daily; Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. There is also a Monday 6:30 p.m. women’s open meeting.

The Sunny Spirit Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets Monday and Thursday at noon and Friday at 5:30 p.m., while the women’s group meets Wednesdays at noon in the parish hall of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Mount at 121 Mescalero Trail.

For more information regarding AA meetings in Lincoln and Otero counties, call 430-9502.

organization like Altrusa may be a good fit for your volunteer efforts, contact membership chair Barbara Dickinson at 336-7822.

A bereavement support group meets Thursdays from 1-2 p.m. at the Ruidoso Public Library. All residents of Lincoln County are welcome. For more information, call Ruidoso Home Care & Hospice/Encompass at 258-0028.

The Carrizozo Chamber of Commerce meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 5:15 p.m. at Otero Electric, 507 12th St. in Carrizozo. For more information, call Fran Altieri at 973-0571.

The Federated Republican Women of Lincoln County meet the fourth Monday of each month at K-Bob’s at 11:30 a.m.

For more information, call 3368011 or visit www.frw.rplcnm. org.

The Federated Woman’s Club of Ruidoso, supporting community service organizations and providing scholarships, meets Mondays at 11 a.m. at 116 S. Evergreen Dr. A pot luck lunch at noon is followed by bridge and other card games.

A special program is also presented most months, and hosts Yoga Wednesdays. For times or further information, call 257-2309.

Firefighters for Christ meet on the second Thursday of the month at the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack Chapel at 7 p.m. This service is open to firefighters and their families. For more information, call 258-4682.

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Shooters Society, hold matches the second Saturday of every month at the Ruidoso Gun Range located on Hale Lake Road. Registration is at 9 a.m., matches start at 10 a.m. The public is welcome to participate or watch the action.

During the shooting matches, all other shooting is suspended.

For more information, call Avery (AKA Rowdy Lane) at 937-9297.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Posse is part of American Western history that continues today.

The Posse meets the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the headquarters located a mile south of Carrizozo on Highway 54. For more information, visit www.lincolncountysheriffsposse. org or call 575-512-7077.

Mountain Poets meet the first Saturday of each month at the Ruidoso Public Library from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Ruidoso Public Library conference room. Come join other poets and share your efforts. Read your work aloud in a non-critical, supportive atmosphere.

The meetings are hosted by Carol Borsello, a veteran of many words and a local member of the New Mexico State Poetry Society. For more information, call 575-2025709 or the library at 258-3704.

Optimist Club meets at noon every Wednesday at K-Bobs.

The Photographic Society of

Lincoln County – dedicated to the advancement of digital photography – meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the ENMU Community Education Annex on White Mountain Drive, the middle building of the three Ruidoso elementary school buildings. Annual dues are $15 per family which includes lectures and field trips. Contact Leland Deford at 257-8662 or Herb Brunnell at 258-4003 or 937-0291.

Rotary Club of Ruidoso meets at Cree Meadows Country Club noon every Tuesday.

Ruidoso Noon Lions Club meets every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at Cree Meadows Country Club. For more information, call 257-2476.

Ruidoso Evening Lions Club meets each Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 106 S. Overlook.

Ruidoso Gambling Support meets the first and third Wednesday of every month at 5:45 p.m. in the Lincoln Tower at 1096 Mechem Dr., Suite 212. For more information, call 575-464-7106.

The Lincoln County Health and Wellness Coalition meets the second Wednesday of each month at noon at Sanctuary on the River, 207 Eagle Drive, to promote Lincoln County as a Health and Wellness destination. Bring a brown bag lunch. For more information, call 630-1111.

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Ruidoso Toastmasters meet every Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the ENMU Annex, 201 E. White Mountain Dr., next to the elementary school. Ruidoso Toastmasters Club is for those who want to improve their thinking, listening, speaking and leadership skills for that next job, promotion, or just to be more effective. Call 575799-3215 or 832-444-3633 for more information. Free for guests and prospective members. There is a membership fee when you decide to join the club.

SAA meets every Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Mount at 321 Mescalero Trail Road. For more information, call 575-956-3101 or 575-3364187.

Vietnam Veterans of America, PFC Robert G. “Bobby” Montoya Chapter 1062, meets every fourth Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Plaza, 201 Second Dr. in Ruidoso Donws. For more information, call President Vic Currier 575-802-5293.

Inspired Living at Sanctuary on the River – ongoing programs and Live your Passion coaching to enhance your life. Visit www. sanctuaryontheriver.com for a current event schedule, or call 630-1111 for more information.

The Kiwanis Club of Ruidoso meets every Tuesday at noon at K-Bobs.

The Lincoln County Garden Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Otero County Electric co-op, on Highway 48 in Alto, at 9:45 a.m. Visitors are welcome. The Garden Club’s purpose is to encourage community beautification and conservation, and to educate members in the arts and sciences of horticulture. For more information, call 973-2890.

The Lincoln County Community Theater meets the fourth Monday of every month at 8:30 a.m. All are welcome to come.

Call 808-0051 for the meeting location, or visit www.lcct-nm.com.

The Lincoln County Regulators, members of the Single Action

Al Anon of Ruidoso – for family members of alcoholics – meet at 1216 Mechem Dr. Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous of Capitan meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 115 Tiger Dr., just one block off of Highway 48. For more information, call Ted at 354-9031. Alcoholics Anonymous of Carrizozo meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Baptist Church Hall.

Altrusa Club of Ruidoso meets at 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at First Christian Church, 1211 Hull Road. If you think an

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Ruidoso Masonic Lodge No. 73 meets first Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m. If the first Monday is a national holiday, the meeting will be held on the second Monday.

Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 575-354-0111.

Gamblers Anonymous meets every Thursday at 7:15 p.m. in the Mescalero Reformed Church, 336 Wardlaw Dr. in Mescalero.

For more information, call 575682-6200.

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FLY-IN, from pg. A1 convention this week especially for the revised grant craft vendors, helicopter and glider rides for hire, and and capital outlay program changes at the FAA. “We aerobatic air shows scheduled for 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 applied for a grant for the ramp renovation last year p.m. Various planes from jets to home built ones will and were denied. Fortunately, the state aviation was be on display. More than 2,500 are expected to attend able to supply 50 percent for this project.” Parker has this free event which begins at 8 a.m. and goes through created a ‘wish list’ for capital improvement projects 5 p.m. for the grant applications, one of which includes the Pearce invites the community to come see their extension of the taxi-way. At the convention, the airport to fully understand the economic, tourism and FAA will also cover updates on weather and airservice impact the Sierra blanca regional Airport port safety regulations. Though not an official visit, (SbrA) has. According to the NM Airport System Plan Parker will show the FAA the steps taken for the update 2009 created by the NM Aviation Department, improvements to the recently mandated assessment SbrA has a direct impact to 100 employees with direct on wildlife hazards. After monitoring the airport for and indirect payroll costs of $3.6 million and an output Eugene Heathman/Ruidoso Free Press birds and animals, it was found the SbrA need adof $5.9 million. This compares to statewide numbers of Hot Rod enthusiasts compete for bragging rights and trophies at ditional measures to deter wildlife on the facility. In 4,800 employees, $1.2 billion payroll and $3.2 billion the Pine Top Car Show Saturday. addition to the current double-fence to discourage elk for output. For its size, Pearce explains that SbrA is an plane” giving a personal touch that is appreciated by the and deer, the airport is adding gravel at the base of the fence incredible airport, with very little limitations. Planes as big to prevent coyote and kit fox from digging under it. Chicken as a 737s can land and be serviced here. There are 114 based client.

Thursday through Monday during the summer, the wire added to all access gates also minimizes small mamaircraft at the facility, of which 17 are jets.

The facility features 670 acres, a fire department on site, volume at the airport quadruples. Pearce estimates 70 percent mals like rabbits from accessing the tarmac. of the summer weekend business is due to the race track and two rental car agencies, fueling for various aircraft, hangars Parker is “excited to host all of NM aviation profeshe can predict when there are timed trials at the track based for lease and covered car parking. There is 24 hour on-call sionals and regional FAA officials to show off Ruidoso, our on air traffic. Pearce does see winter tourism traffic and the servicing. Pearce pays special attention to his staff and manweather and amenities.” He looks forward to comparing and major difference is in the request for rental vans instead of dates on-site and professional training, including customer learning with peers about the best practices in airport operaservice. tions. For more information on the airport, its facility, hours cars to accommodate skis. of operation and events, check, sierrablancaregional.com.

Sean Parker, airport operations director, is eager for the “We have staff that brings visitor the rental car to the GRAZING, from pg. A1 longstanding agricultural families, those cycles are readily apparent, and the native vegetation has adapted to handle both the monsoonal and arid conditions, though it may not always look it, he said.

“What we find is that we tend to lose some of the individual (plants),” he said.

“Most of these species are stressed by the drought, and so there are impacts. These species are adapted to these sorts of scenarios; our job is to continue to give the plants these opportunities to put out those seeds. Once we get into the dormant season, we’re not as concerned about the individual plants until they start to grow again in the spring.”

Areas in the Smokey bear District are expected to receive from about 12-22 inches of rain annually, whereas the Mountainair and Gallinas districts range from about 8-16 annual inches of rain, according to the Western regional Climate Center (www.wrcc.dri. edu). According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, those numbers have been down by about half for both districts for the past three years – manageable for Smokey bear rangers, but severe enough to warrant a blanket ban on grazing for Mountainair and Gallinas districts.

The Smokey bear District’s long-term health is still looking good at the moment, though a few more years of drought may cause Ziehe to revise his appraisals, he said.

“These plants have evolved in these systems; they’ll recover if we have a reasonable monsoon,” he said. “Problem is, last year we didn’t have either and the year before we didn’t have either – that’s where we have issues.”

Less recovery

While rangers are looking for signs that the drought cycle is turning a corner, they haven’t shown up yet.

“The wet cycles aren’t as wet and the dry cycles are dryer,” Ziehe said. “There’s some evidence of that, but at this point the more critical part of where we are is that we’ve been, in a three-year period, as dry as we’ve been in recorded history. That’s where we’re the most concerned over how this is impacting resources and management of our resources. Just because we’ve had a really nice July, August maybe not so good, that doesn’t mean we’re out of the drought, that doesn’t mean the impacts are done from the past three years. As we are managing our way through this, we figure it’s going to take some time to have all of those resources come back, once we get into a wetter cycle.”

Still, he can’t look ahead any further than the weatherman, and that’s not always accurate. Perhaps the best gauge for the coming year is the one already passed, when Ziehe and other Forest Service personnel get a chance to take a look at the individual allotments as the seasons, and production, change.

“We work with each permittee individually because each has their own management needs, their own operational needs – some have more capacity to adapt than others,” he said. “We try to come up with a strategy that will ensure that as we get the moisture, plants have that opportunity to come back from grazing.”

Most of those using the forests grazing allotments are rotating grazers through areas, leaving some areas free of foragers

while others, already recovered, take on fresh stock, he said. “That’s the best way to allow those plants to recover. We’ve used rotational systems here for I don’t know how long – a good while.”

It’s especially important as of late, since the winter snowpack, valuable for early plant growth, seemed to be dwindling more than the monsoons, he added. “Generally, in dry periods, you have more years when you have less snowpack than the average and the monsoons are variable.”

Land management

Yet one potentially positive aspect to the dwindling rain is that the forest looks to be returning to historic conditions of fewer, wider-spaced stands of trees and patches of forest across a landscape, rather than the overgrowth currently seen in the forest – meaning more rain may reach the water table.

“When you have a very thick canopy over an area, there are two things working against water penetrating and recharging the aquifer,” he said. The canopy itself repels and absorbs a good chunk of the rain, with much of the runoff being absorbed by a thick duff layer composed of pine needles and other vegetation. “Our objectives in our vegetation treatments are generally to open the canopy up, allow for some herbaceous groundcover to develop, which helps with water infiltrating the aquifer.”

It also keeps wildfires down on the ground, rather than in the canopies of the forest – a particular concern for rangers with the high incidence of Wildland urban Interface homes in the region.

Ideally, the forest would return to a historic mosaic of meadows and trees, he said. “There may be some areas of as much as five, 10 acres of woods and then there would be open areas in some cases. In other cases you would have a mosaic across the landscape where you’ve got 10, 15 trees in a clump and ten years between that and the next clump. There’s no magic number, there’s no set prescription.”

All modern science is telling Ziehe that the historic, “desert forests” are the most sustainable model for the whole region. Getting there, however, is another story.

“We’re working at it, especially in the Grindstone area,” he said. “We take it watershed by watershed, area by area – when we have the resources to put into it. Most of our strategy is focused on the WuI, which needs most of our attention.”

Delays in projects are fairly regular, as each individual treatment must go through a period of public comment and occasional litigation, such as a thinning project around bonito lake that was delayed by a lawsuit prior to the little bear Fire. Additionally, the Forest Service is facing a greatly diminished budget this fiscal year, with a large chunk of the organization’s money originally budgeted for fire prevention reallocated to fund firefighting efforts later in the season.

“We’re trying to get those areas more resilient, where we can eventually get in there with prescribed fire to maintain them,” he added. “That’s the way they were naturally maintained. That’s the way those forests evolved – with periodic fires.”

Fiscally speaking, prescribed fires are the most cost-effective means to treat large

areas, a big draw for the department, but the burns may also require a great deal of preparatory work, depending on how risky an area is, which may drive costs back up. The closest fire ever gets to WUI areas is when rangers start pile burns, after workers have mechanically thinned and piled timber, said Loretta Benavidez, public affairs officer for the lincoln National Forest.

The recent burn projects, pluming up around the village, are the culmination of several years of work to mechanically thin and pile areas, she added, thanking area residents for their good grace and tolerance of the projects, which are posted on www. nmfireinfo.com as they occur, or in advance

at www.fs.usda.gov/projects/lincoln/landmanagement/projects.

Yet in the more open forest Ziehe’s working towards, broadcast burns would be an effective means to clear quick-growing undergrowth without harming taller trees above the ground fire.

“This is a complex problem we have to deal with,” he said. “We’re trying to manage our way through the drought cycle to leave the resources in a condition that when the rains do come, and they will, at some point, that there will be a recovery. It will recover, but if we manage well it will recover faster.

This summer we’ve had a good recovery, and that’ll sustain us for another year.”

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To the editor I’d like to give a belated “Thank You” to the ruidoso Parks and recreation Dept. for the wonderful week of Wilderness Camp that my two grandchildren enjoyed this summer. under the excellent guidance of Myranda, Streisand and many other counselors whose names I can’t remember, two city kids from El Paso hiked, fished, canoed, rode horses, went swimming, went zip-lining and enjoyed a week of adventures in the cool pines of ruidoso. They are ready to come back next year, when their little brother will be old

enough to join them.

Hurrah for Wilderness Camp! Suggestions? Don’t change a thing.

Lyn Kidder Ruidoso To the editor: I have great respect for the institution of marriage, and how it forms the foundation for family. And the definition of this institution, at least in our county (thanks to our county clerk), remains one man, and one woman. I’m a young per-

Village Councilor Sayers sounds off about mayoral appointments ness to serve, in order of To the editor: votes received.

My thoughts are about I feel it’s best to trust agenda item No. 1 – the the electorate of the last approval of the mayor’s election with this decision. appointment and Oath of Which by doing so places Office. This selection is a the responsibility on the nomination by the mayor, community and not the with approval by simple mayor or the governing majority of council vote, body. by going back to the This need has arisen vote count in the last elecwith Councilor Stoddard’s tion, or asking an alumni decision to resign and to serve the voted choices move as of Aug. 31. remain intact.

I do not know who will Gloria Sayers My concerns include be brought forward, or if the current unavoidable timing of the next there are choices to be made at this time. election.

I do know I have not been consulted or asked for a list of names.

Disclosure of those wishing to seek ofHowever, I have received numerous fice is public in early January, less than five calls from citizens expressing concern for meetings, and 3 1/2 months away. To not go the current process. I have thought long back to the list is to invite a selection based about what I feel is best for my vote and on limited views, this time our current our village and decided to put it in writing. mayors view, with council approval. Also That way I will be clear and will be able to important is the aspect that council should read my thoughts, avoiding confusion. not be a platform for running for office. We I would like to see a different process all need to earn the position. Citizens who adopted for this appointment and future wanted and where willing to jump in the appointments. being this close to the Febwater so to speak, took their chances and ruary 2014 election of new council memsigned up by the second week in January bers, I’d like to see a past, experienced 2012. This advance volunteering matters. It village councilor appointed for the interim, levels the playing field, and declares those in this case approximately nine meetings. that are willing to go through the process of example; asking past councilor ron the election. That previous act should be the Hardemon to serve when the untimely factor in candidate selection. death of Don Williams occurred. That was Placing in nomination, names in a prein my view a good decision, then and now. determined matter will accurately reflect However if no past councilor is willthe will of the people, and allow council to ing or able then bring forward the names confirm it. from the previous election for councilor. In That’s my view about this important order of votes received, if no one is willing item. and able then ask past mayoral candidates Gloria Sayers, who have in advance shown their willingVillage Councilor

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son, fully aware that being ‘gay’ is the trend. I am also aware that our legal system seems subject to trends, but trends cannot change or create the laws we live by. I hope, at least here in lincoln County, the citizens won’t be completely ignored in the implementation of a trend, and that we can at least vote. It’s no stretch of the imagination now to see other fundamental rights discarded in a similar manner-slow erosion over time.

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50 percent apparently isn’t what it used to be back in the day I’d pon reduced the total purclip coupons like a maniac. chase by only four dollars.

I’d scour the Sunday paper “Do you realize that looking for bargains, and 50 percent means half?” I clipped them religiously. continued. “I have around Never mind if it was a $26 of merchandise on the product I didn’t need, want counter and half of 26 is or even use. It was a coupon, 13. I anticipate I’ll save that darn it, and I was determuch if I use this coupon,” mined to save a whopping I explained. I continued 35 cents on the featured item by saying that perhaps the regardless of if I ever used customer she dealt with a it. When I shopped, I’d have few days ago only had eight Sue Hutchison my coupons arranged in dollars of merchandise. suehutch@valornet.com order of their appearance on There are moments the I-take-the-same-routewhen any sales person needs every-time-I-shop-here pathway. to realize that arguing with a customer isn’t I have probably spent thousands of dol- the best tactic, and while I realize my paltry lars on items I never intended to use, simply $26 purchase wasn’t going to make her shop because I had a coupon. the flagship store in the national chain, it Not anymore. was obvious she wasn’t giving in. She apIf I see a coupon for a product I regular- parently had not been taught the old “cusly use, and a house brand of the same prodtomer is always right” adage and continued uct isn’t available, I might clip it and use it to tell me that I was overestimating the but probably not. laziness has overtaken value of my coupon. It was almost humorcouponing in my advancing years. ous. Almost. recently, however, I was given four even the register-worker-underling was “50 percent off/no expiration date” coupons a bit embarrassed, and tried to help her manat a shop I frequent in roswell. I thought ager dig out with a bit of self-esteem intact, I’d keep them and find a way to use them but failed in the process. The manager was at some point, and one of those moments determined to change the 50 percent concept presented themselves last weekend. for all time and declared again that I needed My total purchases amounted to $26 to consider purchasing more merchandise to something (reference past columns about receive 50 percent off. my cheapness) and I approached the register For the time it took to try and convince and the register-worker with my items. I her, I could have made the purchase 10 presented one of my 50 percent off coupons times, and had been 50 percent through a as well. cup of fro-yo.

I’m pretty comfortable with arithmetic.

Finally a moment of brilliance like a Go past addition, subtraction, multiplicalight bulb illuminated my mind. I simply tion and division and I feel more at ease said, “let’s just ring up these purchases, with a calculator. I admit freely that I’m not scan the coupon, and see what comes up.” proficient in algebra or calculus, but I feel The underling, with a very noticeable look confident I can divide anything by half. So I of relief began the purchase, while the anticipated saving $13 and thought the items manager looked on with an air of you’ll-see.

I placed on the counter last weekend were And sure enough, math rules reigned suworth what I would pay. And then it happreme because more than $13 was deducted pened. from my purchase.

The store manager who appeared to be The manager was visibly upset. I was a high school student (and after this account, visibly elated and thought the underling and both you and I may debate the efficacy of the Manager should switch roles. I walked her grasp of the education she’s received) out of the store after having spent 50 percent approached the register-worker-underling, less (and 350 percent more time than I had looked at my purchase pile, the coupon and planned) and realized I should probably her underling, and said, “This coupon will find another store in the chain to utilize my only take four or five dollars off your price. remaining coupons.

The more you spend the more you’ll save.”

I also wondered how long the manager really, I thought? would last and reminded myself of the milIt took me a moment. I realized that my lions of high school graduates in our country math-less brain might have misunderstood who can’t read, don’t know what a sentence the value of the coupon, but I’ve always is, and probably wouldn’t be able to make believed that 50 percent means half. If I’m change at a cash register without a comeating 50 percent of a cup of frozen yogurt, puter telling them what to do. While I know I’m only going to leave you half (and if dozens of quality educators and realize they we’re talking fro-yo, just understand from do their best, I also realize their hands have the get-go, I’m probably not going to share). been tied so many times by state and federal Fifty percent of a pizza, a price, a mortgage; mandates that there may appear to be no are pretty much all half. Or so I thought. hope. Several wonderful teachers have quit I looked at my coupon, looked at the in the past couple years simply because they young manager and then mentally recalcudon’t have the tools to do what they’ve done lated my potential purchases. And while I in the past to teach successfully. agreed with the last half of her statement, Perhaps I should have been 50 percent she had no idea who she was dealing with. nicer. Or argued 50 percent more effectively.

“Does this coupon have 50 percent off Or even made 50 percent more of an effort printed on it?” I asked her as I smiled. even to understand the manager’s perspective. when I know I’m right, there’s no sense in All those responses wouldn’t have been treating anyone like an idiot. half bad.

She replied, “Yeah but they don’t really mean 50 percent.” She went on to explain Hoping she’s 100 percent clear about never that a few days ago she had used the same sharing her fro-yo, Sue can be reached at coupon with another customer and the cousuehutch1958@gmail.com.

Loma Grande dumping frustrations

Photo courtesy of Sue Hutchison

Nearby residents of Loma Grande expressed frustration regarding the seeming unavailability of Greentree Solid Waste Authority trash pickup in their area. Said one neighbor, “We pay more than $70 each billing period to Greentree and it’s pretty regular that we don’t even have space inside the compactor to leave our trash.” She continued, “What are we paying for, anyway?” With trash, furniture, and discarded appliances littering the area, residents are frustrated with the mess. Seen here is the compactor located on Highway 37 Monday, Sept. 9.

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County approves new tax rates, values

Ruidoso rentals to be figured in as businesses

By Erik LeDuc Reporter erik@ruidosofreepress.com lincoln County Commissioners approved new tax rates from the Department of Finance and Authority for the county on Monday, bringing tax rates for residential and non-residential a bit closer to being on par.

County Assessor Paul baca said that, overall, the tax rolls had gone up “a total of $25,350,461, which is roughly 2.29 percent from last year’s total,” he summarized, accounting for gains and losses of value across the county.

That’s the total value of all properties taxable value in considered to be one-third of the actual. residential rates have mostly gone up and non-residential rates have mostly fallen, some as much as two mills ($1 taxed per $1,000 of taxable value).

The increases were definitely not even across the board – ruidoso had seen the

biggest flop, losing 3.2 percent on residential values (just shy of $12 million) while non-residential jumped 21.7 percent, up about $23.4 million over last year’s numbers. ruidoso Downs saw increases on both sides of the rates, 4.5 percent up on residential (about $2.8 million) and 2.6 percent up on non-residential ($874,426). Tax-wise in ruidoso, residential rates will go up .71 mills in the village to 26.885 from 26.175 in 2012 and non-residential rates will drop 2.087 mills to 28.977 from 31.064. For the Downs, residential rates will rise .423 mills to 28.731 (28.308 previously) and non-residential numbers will fall 1.29 mills to 34.034 from the previous 35.324 mills, according to figures from the Assessor’s Office and state taxation and revenue.

Carrizozo’s non-residential values rose 27.8 percent after Baca’s office moved “some of the values in the new Valle del Sol subdivision on vacant tracts of land – those were increased because they had already sold a certain percentage of all the lots,” bumping the commercial prices by proximity – money-wise about $2 million in total. In

terms of taxes, residents may expect to pay about 1/3 of a mill more at the year’s end, 25.967 mills, whereas businesses will shed 1.481 mills to 26.160. That’s compared to 2012’s rates, 25.639 residential and 27.641 non-residential For Capitan, both rates rose. residential taxes are up 1.705 mills to 19.86 from 18.155 mills and non-residential numbers rose .321, now 23.447 mills from last year’s 23.126. Corona mixed it up again as residential rates climbed .601 mills to 20.958.

Non-residential will be 24.224, down .816 mills. residents and business owners in the Hondo valley will both see lower rates, as residential taxes fell .135 mills (21.112 now) and non-residential rates fell 1.446, now 23.883 mills.

A big reason for the change, at least in Ruidoso values, was the reclassification of rental homes, whether daily, weekly or longterm, to the business end of taxation, baca explained.

“There’s a lot of homes in ruidoso that are being rented out, they’re not being used for residential purposes,” he said. “So we

moved a lot of residences to the non-residential side. Other counties have done this, we tried to do this two years ago and didn’t move it because we didn’t have all the data we needed.” baca added that his chief deputy, Yovanne lucero, had previously estimated about 400-500 homes in the village were being leased.

“We’re trying to get ahold of a list of Alto ones as well,” lucero added, though the department had not yet received that information.

“In the past the non-residential rates have been as much as five mills higher than the residential rates – this year they’re closer because of the movement of the value from the residential to the non-residential side,” he said. “I always thought it wasn’t fair that businesses and vacant lands had a much higher rate than residential.”

Chairwoman Jackie Powell said she’s anticipating a large volume of calls from the owners of the recently revalued rental properties.

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The Lincoln County Solar and Sustainable Living Tour lincoln County/Mescalero residents and area tourists will get a chance to tour residential and business solar and other sustainable living systems on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This annual event offers the opportunity to tour innovative green homes and buildings to see how solar energy, energy efficiency, rainwater harvesting and other sustainable technologies that reduce monthly utility bills can be implemented. More than 150,000 participants visited some 5,000 buildings in 3,000 communities across

the u.S. during last year’s national tour. The lincoln County tour is self-guided.

In addition to highlighting solar options available, the focus of the tour is on energy-saving techniques and sustainability through building design, energy efficient appliances and use of green materials during remodeling.

The local tour also provides helpful, real-world examples of costs and how to save money with federal, state and utility incentives.

If you are interested in participating in the tour with your home or business, contact Dan ray at Danray1970@yahoo.com or Jim Miller at jamespmiller@ windstream.net by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27.

Final directions for the self-guided tour will be posted Saturday, Sept. 28. Maps and information on the event are available through ruidoso and Carrizozo Chambers of Commerce, or at the American Solar energy Society website, www.ases.org.

Holloman homes shifting to solar power

By Airman 1st Class Colin Cates 49th Wing Public Affairs HOllOMAN AIr FOrCe bASe — Team Holloman recently joined a part of an initiative to increase energy efficiency and use of renewable resources with the installation of solar panels throughout the base’s privatized housing communities.

Solar City is contracted to complete the 18-month project, which is expected to

be finished by late 2014. The project will decrease the amount of normal energy costs for all of the 1,100 homes using a blended bill type.

“The installation of solar panels at Holloman AFB housing will be a benefit to all Soaring Heights Communities residents and their families,” John Karelis, utilities director, Soaring Heights Communities. “Soaring Heights Communities purchases power from Otero electric at standard residential pricing. The standard Otero residential rate will be blended with the lower Soaring Heights Communities solar rate thus providing Soaring Heights Communities with a lower overall cost per kilowatt hour consumed.”

Homes to receive solar panels will be selected based on the amount of sun they receive, condition of the roof and location of surrounding trees.

“Not every home is getting solar panels but every resident will benefit from the solar panel project,” explained Switzer. “Power is already working and will continue in phases until the completion of the project.”

According to the united States Department of energy, solar energy is a completely renewable resource. This means that even when we cannot make use of the sun’s power because of nighttime or cloudy days, we can always rely on the sun showing up the very next day as a constant and consistent power source.

The Department of Defense has signed renewable energy Partnership Plan, which outlines the departments’ roles and responsi-

bilities under this agreement, and how they will work together to carry out the initiative. A goal of the partnership is to harness solar, wind, geothermal and biomass renewable energy resources on or near DoD installations across the country.

“This project to install these solar panels is part U.S. Air Force photo courtesy of of the DoD renewable enAirman 1st Class Colin Cates/Released ergy plan, which will help Workers prepare to install solar panels to a home at every member of Team Holloman AFB, Aug. 9. Homes will be selected based on Holloman,” said Karelis. the amount of sun they receive, the condition of the roof “This will change and location of surrounding trees. The installation will how people use and potentially reduce the cost per kilowatt hour of energy consume power,” said by almost half. The project is part of the Department of Karelis. “Benefits will Defense renewable energy plan, which will help every come from pre-cooling member of Team Holloman. their homes and running installations to adapt the use of renewable fans for a few hours at night. We will teach resources, Davis-Monthan Air Force base the residents the best ways to get the most in Tucson, also will be placing the new out of the change.

The initial costs to upgrading the energy power system in a number of their homes.

“This can potentially reduce our cost source for the base are expected to be minuscule in comparison to the long-term savings per kilowatt hour of energy in almost half,” for our budget-constrained Air Force. said Switzer. The Air Force worked with our “We know what the solar is going to company as a close partnership to meet Decost, it doesn’t fluctuate,” said Jim Switzer, partment of Defense goals for sustainability.” project director at Soaring Heights Com“The Air Force is taking cuts in their munities. “Traditional utilities costs change budgets – but finding way like solar energy constantly, but this upgrade will bring some to help optimize natural resources is somebalance to budgeting for electricity.” thing we can control to make up for some of Among other Air Compact Command the money and improve our Air Force.”

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barbara and Doug lawson of Alto and Dallas (pictured below) received the G. Harvey painting from ruidoso Federated Women’s Club members Gladys Dendy and Tammy Prichard. The annual fundraiser supports many local community outreach services and ruidoso High School scholarships. The club is grateful to lawrence brothers and Josie’s Framery for their generous support in

Chamber member of the month

The ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce offers their congratulations to Hometown Tire Pros, the Member of the Month for August.

Hometown Tire Pros was nominated by two different individuals.

Courtesy photo One of the Pictured above from left to right is Becky Brooks, nominations RVCC executive director; Sara Storms, J.R. Montoya, read, “This and Mark Storms of Hometown Tire Pros; Brad team gives Treptow, RVCC board president; Gail Bailey, RVCC quality service board member; and Deborah Douds, RVCC director with a smile of membership. a whole new that they were taken care of. meaning.” both nominations “These nice folks are A-1 in my book stated that Hometown Tire and I would like to spread the word and Pros went above and beyond Continued on next page Courtesy photo in their efforts to make sure

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Carrizozo Health Center has new provider

care Services operates a hospital, 6 clinics and a countysupport. “lCMC is dedicated to serving lincoln County Medical Center is wide ambulance service. lincoln County Medical Center the patients, members and communities pleased to announce that rebecca Meunier, employs more than 250 people, including more than 15 throughout lincoln County and we feel CFNP is the new provider at the Carrizozo providers throughout lincoln County.

Rebecca will be a great fit while deliverHealth Center as of Sept. 5. ing the level of Meunier will be in the Carrizozo Health care residents have Center Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fricome to expect,” day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and at the Corona said Jackson. “I am Health Clinic every Wednesday from 9 a.m. looking forward to to 4 p.m. beginning Sept. 11. “rebecca has providing the high25 years’ experience in health care through est quality of care emergency and primary care,” said Dr. Gary to the residents of Jackson, lCMC’s Medical Director. “This Rebecca Meunier than that of Mandel’s

By Todd Fuqua Carrizozo, Corona will be of significant benefit for Carrizozo, According to City Clerk Carol Reporter Corona and the surrounding area,” added Jackson. Meuni- and the surrounding area,” said Virden, Mandel’s salary and benefits todd@ruidosofreepress.com Meunier. She is married with two er started her career as a clinical lab specialist in Hobbs, Changes continue at the Hubbard totaled more than $50,000. Pawley New Mexico and spent 15 years in that field before spend- children and enjoys cooking and said he envisioned this new position – Museum of the American West. gardening. ing eight and a half years as an emergency department referred to as a “museum technician” Following the resignation of lincoln County Medical nurse.

– would be viewed more as a trainee, David Mandel, curator of exhibits Center is a county-owned facility Meunier received her bachelor of Science general thus the lower rate of pay. at the museum, Consultant Director leased by Presbyterian Healthcare biology and nursing degrees from Southeastern louisiana Virden stated the average pay for ray Pawley came before the ruidoso Services. This partnership has university in Hammond, la., and her Masters of Scia museum technician in New Mexico Downs City Council on Monday to existed since 1972 and is dedience in Nursing from louisiana State university Health is about $27,000, not counting bendiscuss options on hiring Mandel’s cated to improving the health of Science Center in New Orleans. She received her family efits. replacement. individuals, families and communurse practitioner certificate from the same institution.

“There’s a young man already “We need someone who can folnities. lincoln County Medical Meunier is a certified emergency nurse and holds certifiworking there that could be open to low instructions and function in an Center and Presbyterian Healthcations in advance cardiac life support and pediatric life this position, but he’s also looking exhibits capacity, but under direcat other opportunities,” Pawley said. tion,” Pawley told the council. “We “I’d need some room to negotiate.” need someone on board as soon as Pawley said he’d like to bring in possible.” someone that has some experience but Given the current funding and can still be trained, with the possibilstaffing situation at the museum, ity of becoming a full-blown curator Pawley confirmed that whoever is eligible to participate in the amnesty event.

Greentree Solid Waste will combine in the future. hired – he hinted he has someone in GSWA is still accepting discarded library and coordinate two ‘free’ drop off recycling The council voted unanimously to mind already – would be required events, for old major appliances and discarded and textbooks at the GSWA yard, 26590 u.S. approve the position’s creation, with to cross-train in many disciplines tires, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, Highway 70 in ruidoso Downs. Public and beyond exhibit development, and that a search to fill the position beginning tribal schools, home schools, private schools, and Saturday, Sept. 28, at All American Park immediately. the salary would be significantly less in ruidoso Downs and the lawrence brothers libraries, and, county and Mescalero residents with old books IGA parking lot for all lincoln County and may transport them for free Mescalero residents. Old damaged or discarded furnaces, hot water heaters, dryers, washing recycling at the Greentree facility. Saturday Nov. 2 will be the machines, refrigerators, stoves and freezers annual e-Waste recycling event will be accepted. Other types of scrap metal will also be accepted except for wire. No trash at lawrence brothers IGA, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. of any kind should be in the appliances.

This is an opportunity to get Passenger vehicle, SuV and light truck tires with less than 17” rim diameters will also rid of old, unwanted appliances and metal for free. For more inbe accepted at no charge. No heavy equipformation, contact the Solid Waste ment, tractor or large semi-truck tires will be Authority office at 378-4697, accepted. Tires on rims or just rims may also be dropped off. More than 1100 tires were col- extension 10; toll free at 1-877lected from across lincoln County at a similar 548-8772, via email at gswa@ greentreeswa.org or www.greentire recycling event last April. treeswa.org.

Commercial tire companies are no longer

Mandel gone, museum seeks new technician

Special appliance/tire disposal event in Ruidoso and Downs

Republican monthly meeting hosts Bobbi Shearer

TAX RATES, from pg. A6 “We did send out the notices of value that indicate residential or non-residential,” baca said. “Whether they read them or not is a whole other thing. A lot of people don’t realize what’s happening until they get their tax bill and protest that the following year.” baca also touched on the price of ranching, following earlier inquiries from commissioners.

“I know you all were concerned with the numbers and values of livestock this year,” he said. “We did our values from the Department of Taxation and revenue, and when we applied those, we actually didn’t see a loss.” livestock numbers were down for the year, 11.7 percent in total, with the greatest change being 3,804 fewer cows from the previous 30,021 reported. Yet values of the livestock had risen, $480,003 in cattle alone, for a total of 9.2 percent up from 2012, baca reported.

Though ranchers might not feel as much of a pinch with each animal worth more, the Predatory Control Tax will take a $2,707.65 hit this year. each animal brings in $0.55, he said.

A lot of the changes came from the state’s end as valuations changed on nonresidential properties such as railroads and schools, up about $1 million overall, he added.

There also was an increase in protested values, totaling about $8.8 million this year compared to 2012’s $6.7 million – which may prove a complication, as “when they figure the tax rate, they don’t figure the protested amount, so if all that protested amount isn’t lost, we end up with extra money, as that’s not figured in the rates the DFA tells us. I would say it’s like gravy for county, because the DFA doesn’t know if that will stick and we

don’t either, not until they go before the protest board.” looking at further information from the realtors Association of New Mexico, median residential retail values in the county have dropped significantly in the past three years, about 25 percent from each previous year, a total of 45.7 percent less than 2011 prices. The current median home price in the county is down to about $141,000, opposed to 2011’s $259,500.

Conversely, the number of homes purchased has risen significantly, up about 34 percent per year, totaling 78.8 percent more from 2011 to 2013, a change from 33 in 2011 to 59 in 2013. In total, the increase in quantity has beaten out the falling individual prices, raising the total number of dollars in spent from 2011’s $25.23 million to this year’s $27.52 million – up 9.1 percent. The previous year, 2012, was the big detractor, down to $23.23 million, according to the association.

Still, 2013 was an anomalous year, largely on account of the recent fire, Baca added.

“We actually lost almost $25 million (in residential home values) from the little bear Fire,” baca said, answering Commissioner Kathryn Minter’s question about the fire’s impact. “We just went ahead and did our normal assessment, we added three percent to the homes that were undervalued, we picked up new homes, we did our maintenance – if any of the homes had additions or anything.

We just happened to pick up enough value where we didn’t end up on the negative side of the residential portion.

On the non-residential side, we valued some large tracts that had been undervalued. So, hopefully, that will help to hold the tax rate down.”

Photos courtesy of Sue Hutchison

Dianna Duran, NM Secretary of State was scheduled to appear at Lincoln County’s monthly Republican meeting, but was unavoidably detained. In her place, Director of the NM Bureau of Elections Bobbi Shearer came to answer questions and presented an open forum. Voter registration, voting centers, campaign finance and current legislation was discussed. Replacement and updating machinery at the state’s new voting centers caused some concern. Shearer talked about Duran’s efforts to replace the state’s aging voting systems. Jim Dickinson said he feels the new voting centers make it easier for fraud, or for someone to vote in another’s name.

“With the old precincts, we knew each other,” he explained. Shearer explained that the state minimum voter identification standards only require a voter to provide a verbal statement of the person’s name, address and date of birth. “It’s important to remember, however, that voter identification is the voter’s choice in New Mexico.”

She explained that voters may choose what form of identification to present when voting, including their drivers licenses or voter information cards from the county clerk. With the new voting convenience centers, presenting identification can help ensure that a voter receives the correct ballot.

At right, Several area elected officials and Rep. Nora Espinoza were present and contributed to the discussion. Espinoza gave an update on same-sex marriage issues which are requiring county clerks to rely on state judges to uphold current laws. Declaring recent actions as “totally illegal,” Espinoza said she’s supported the Defense of Marriage Act each of the seven years she’s been in office. “But it reaches committee and never leaves,” she said, of the legislation and encouraged concerned citizens to apply pressure to New Mexico’s Attorney General to uphold current law.

BUSINESS BUZZ, from pg. A6 thank them again for a job well done at an appropriate price and with smiles,” read one of the nominations.

Hometown Tire Pros, is an outstanding example of great customer service.

If there is a business in the community that you would like to nominate for Member of the Month, contact Deborah Douds or Mirissa Good at the Chamber of Commerce, 575-257-7395, or stop by the Chamber and pick up a nomination form and return it to the Chamber of Commerce.

Handle and attendance figures up for Ruidoso Downs summer season

The 60-day ruidoso Downs summer season concluded with a 8.3 percent increase in total handle and a 3.4 percent boost in attendance.

The handle increase included a 9.8 percent boost in live handle and a 8.3 percent increase in handle at ruidoso Downs from other sites.

The attendance increase came with a record-setting closing weekend, highlighted by the Grade 1, $2.6 mil-

lion All American Futurity and the Grade 1, $2.8 million All American Derby.

On Sunday, All American Derby day, 21,857 fans attended ruidoso Downs for the all-time largest crowd on a non-All American Futurity day. On labor Day, All American Futurity day, 24,558 patrons came to ruidoso Downs for the highest attendance in the track’s history.

The total attendance over the four racing days on labor Day weekend reached 57,236, breaking the previous record of 54,992 set in 2012.

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Collaborative burning on the Smokey Bear District

By Mike Caggiano

With members of the Bonito Volunteer Fire Department and the Ruidoso Fire Department, the USFS completed the Little prescribed burn just south of the Rancho Ruidoso Subdivision on Sept. 5. This collaboration is part of a threeyear USFS Collaborative Forest Restoration Program grant sponsored by South Central Mountain Resource Conservation and Development Council.

The Little RX fire was part of a previous fuel treatment which involved machine piling of pinion and juniper forest.

The Forest Service can cost-effectively contract a bulldozer to clear the ground and pile trees. After the material has had time to dry, fire staff will go back and burn the piles.

The Forest Service attempts to burn several thousand acres like this each year, and often seasonal personnel are not available when burn windows are open. In order to proceed with prescribed burns, conditions must be perfect.

Burn planners must ensure the temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction are all conducive to a successful burn, with public safety being the primary objective. The goal is for piles to have at least 90 percent consumption, reducing mortality of live trees and atmospheric conditions which permit smoke to rise and disperse in the atmosphere without settling in drainages close to town. Prescribed fire is not a precision tool, but it is one of the best ways to reduce fuel loading to protect the community.

Burning collaboratively with local resources is a great way to maintain the effectiveness of fuel treatments and get community buy-in, while training local firefighters and improving

interagency cooperation. Bonito and Ruidoso Firefighters who participated in the Little prescribed burn were grateful for the opportunity to gain experience and cross train in wildland fire and have a better idea what prescribed fire is all about.

We conducted pile burning with our interagency group by progressing from pile to pile igniting each with a drip torch containing a mixture of diesel fuel and gasoline.

District staff monitored smoke from the highway and a member of the Bonito fire department circled the neighborhood, answering questions from concerned citizens. From the distance the smoke from a prescribed fire looks similar to that of a wildfire but when you are standing on that hillside watching the individual piles burn it is much more orderly and safe than it appears from far away.

We ceased ignitions in the early afternoon to give the smoke time to dissipate in the atmosphere. Interagency projects like this are great ways to build comradery between agencies and will improve coordination and communication during future wildfires. While responding to a wildfire you are already several steps ahead if you already know the other engine boss and firefighters because you have worked with them before.

After the large fires we experienced in 2011 and 2012 it is understandable for the public to be concerned when they see a column of smoke in the air, but the major distinction is when you see the smoke. Fire season is primarily April through June. It is possible for fires to start outside of this period but those that do will likely remain small and manageable. After the monsoons and during the winter months the moisture and colder temperatures create excellent conditions

September is National Preparedness Month

American Red Cross urges emergency preparedness

Albuquerque — Disasters can strike quickly and often without warning. During National Preparedness Month the Red Cross, encourages all households to get ready for the next emergency or disaster.

“Having a game plan in place is essential for all households so everyone knows what they should do when an emergency occurs,” said Rahim Balsara, CEO of the American Red Cross in New Mexico.

Make a plan. It is important that everyone in the household helps put the emergency plan together and knows what they should do if something occurs. Household members may not be together when a disaster happens – the plan should include ways to contact one another and two predetermined places to meet – one near the home in case of a sudden emergency like a fire, and one outside the neighborhood in case circumstances prevent people from returning home. Also identify an emergency contact person from outside the area in case local telephone lines are overloaded or out of service.

Any emergency plan should also include decisions about where family members will go if ordered to evacuate and what route they will take to get there. Include alternate routes in case roads are closed. If pets are part of the household,

make sure to include plans for them such as pet-friendly hotels and animal shelters along the evacuation route.

Red Cross Apps. The Red Cross has free mobile apps that provide information on what to do before, during and after emergencies including developing an emergency plan.

“People can use the ‘Make a Plan’ feature in the apps to create their plan and then share it with their loved ones,” Balsara said. “The preloaded content in the apps gives people access to vital information to use during emergencies, even if they can’t connect to the internet.” The apps can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store for Android by searching for American Red Cross.

Other ways to get ready. Build an emergency kit in a container that is easy to carry so the family can use it at home or take it with them if asked to evacuate. It should contain a three-day supply of water (one gallon, per person, per day), nonperishable food, a flashlight, battery-powered or hand-crank radio, extra batteries, a first aid kit, a 7-day supply of medications, a multi-purpose tool, sanitation and personal hygiene items and copies of important personal documents. The Red Cross also recommends having at least two weeks’ worth of emergency supplies at home.

for prescribed fire with little chance of the fire getting away.

The primary carriers of fire are grass and forbs, which while green, will not readily burn.

If you see smoke in August or September, or when snow is on the ground, be thankful for prescribed fire. Remember you can either have a little smoke now or a lot of smoke later. As these collaborative burns continue we expect to work with dozens of local firefighters from multiple agencies, so if you are curious, ask a member of the local fire department about them.

Thinning your property to reduce wildfire risk can generate an enormous amount of material, and its removal is often expensive. This program of the Resource Conservation and Development Council serves to connect landowners who have wood they would like to get rid of with people who would be willing to pick it up for free.

Got Wood?

Do you have firewood quality wood on your property you would like to be removed?

If you cut 18” lengths and stack the wood at the roadside, you can submit the location of your woodpile to let people know they can come and get it for free.

Visit www.SCMRCD.org or call 575 937-1789 for program details and application to post your woodpile.

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Do you use wood to heat your home? Are you interested in picking up free wood from landowners looking to get rid of it? Go to www.scmrcd.org for terms and conditions.

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Kite festival returns

By Erik LeDuc Reporter erik@ruidosofreepress.com A sunny Saturday made for almost-perfect kite weather, with conditions improving over the afternoon with rising winds that allowed some heavier fliers to take to the sky, including Ollie the Octopus, an 88foot monster that has been known to give trucks a free lift on really windy days.

This is the second year

the event has been held in the fall of the year, moving back from previous years that saw it hosted in the windier, and often more inclement spring, said bruce DeFoor, an organizer and dedicated volunteer for the festival. last year the fall festival was rained out, but this year had seen near-perfect conditions and a good turnout.

For the coming events,

DeFoor said the volunteer festival crew would be meeting and recapping the day, with one of the few avenues he saw for improvement being to extend the festival over two or three days, “just in case we get rained out again,” he said.

That’s if they can find some more volunteers to help out – it’s complicated enough running one day of events on a small staff, he added.

Photos by Erik LeDuc Ruidoso Free Press

Above, Amillie Butler dashes across the field, sometimes with, sometimes against the wind, trailing her bright pink kite.

Left, event organizer, kite enthusiast and child at heart Bruce DeFoor launches one of the many kites he sent airborn over the day.

Right, Smokey Bear paid his annual visit to the kite festival, giving out bear hugs to youth.

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Maria and Jim Wilson sent an antique soaring on Saturday, as their Big Ben Hi-Flier took to the skies. The kite, still the best basic design around, in Jim’s opinion, is more than half a century old and the company is no longer producing the classic fliers.

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By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com SOCOrrO – based on their season-opener against Centennial last week, the ruidoso Warriors knew they had to do two things – run the football better and defend the run better.

Consider both goals met. ruidoso rebounded with a 34-0 victory over

Socorro Friday, in a game marked by a thorough dominance on the ground.

The r-Warriors (1-1) didn’t just shut out their counterparts, they kept the S-Warriors from gaining any ground until the very end.

Socorro (1-1) got 106 yards rushing, most of it by running back Mike Armijo (91) and a lot of it on their final three plays

of the game – long after the issue had been settled.

“We concentrated on our run stuff this week,” said ruidoso coach Kief Johnson. “Our boys stepped up and took care of business. We wanted to play that tough team (Centennial) right off to see what we needed to work on.”

Parker Johnson was the workhorse of the

ruidoSo 34, SoCorro 0 Ruidoso Socorro

13 14 0 – 34 0 0 0 – 0 First Quarter Rui – Parker Johnson 7 run (Travis Mosher kick), :34 Second Quarter Rui –Johnson 3 run (kick fail), 8:31 Rui – Johnson 5 run (Mosher kick), 4:30 Third Quarter Rui – Johnson 24 pass from Cade Patterson (Mosher kick), 9:09 Rui – Johnson 66 pass from Patterson (Mosher kick), 2:32 ––– Team statistics Rui Soc First downs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 11 Rushes-yards . . . . . . . . . . 30-169 54-106 Passing yards . . . . . . . . . . . .181 18 Att-comp-int . . . . . . . . . . 22-9-0 4-1-1 Total yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . .350 119 Punts-avg.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-0 4-21.3 Fumbles-lost . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-0 2-1 Penalties-yards . . . . . . . . 16-129 15-138 Time of possession . . . . . 21:09 26:51 ––– Rushing: Rui – Matthew Carr 11-57, Parker Johnson 5-40, Jeremiah Chavez 4-37, Cade Patterson 7-30, Jordan Wright 1-5. Soc – Mike Armijo 16-91, Tyler Crespin 33-12, Zeb Esquivel 5-3.

Passing: Rui – Patterson 22-9-0, 181. Soc – Crespin 4-1-1, 18.

Receiving: Rui – Johnson 7-149, Travis Mosher 2-32. Soc – Esquivel 1-18.

Sports Results

Sept. 3

Volleyball Carrizozo d. Capitan, 3-0 Alamogordo JV d. Mescalero, 3-1 Las Cruces d. Ruidoso, 3-1 Boys soccer Ruidoso 9, East Mountain 5 Girls soccer Santa Teresa 10, Ruidoso 0

Sept. 5

Football Deming JV, Mescalero 0 Volleyball Dexter d. Mescalero, 3-0 Carrizozo d. Hondo, 3-0 Boys soccer Ruidoso 6, Desert Academy 5 Girls soccer Clovis 10, Ruidoso 0

Sept. 6

Volleyball Corona d. Santa Fe Waldorf, 3-0 Sweet 16 Tournament Gold Bracket Onate d. Ruidoso, 3-0 Seventh place Ruidoso d. Roswell, 3-1 Boys soccer Santa Fe Prep 4, Ruidoso 1 Girls soccer Chaparral 9, Ruidoso 1

Sept. 10

Volleyball Hondo at Clovis Christian, late Fort Sumner at Capitan, late Mayfield at Ruidoso, late Boys soccer Ruidoso at Goddard, late Girls soccer Ruidoso at Clovis, late

Sports Upcoming To keep up on high school scores or view live gamecasts, use this QR code or visit www. ruidosofreepress. com Schedule is subject to change

Sept. 11

Volleyball Mescalero at Ruidoso JV, 5 p.m.

Sept. 12

Football Tularosa JV at Mescalero, 7 p.m.

Girls soccer Ruidoso vs. Roswell at WMAC, 4 p.m.

Sept. 13

Football Hondo at Floyd, 4 p.m.

Ruidoso at Hot Springs, 7 p.m.

Fort Sumner at Capitan, 7 p.m.

Volleyball Ruidoso in Zia Classic at Roswell, TBA Capitan, Carrizozo, Mescalero in Mountain Top Tournament at Cloudcroft, TBA Hondo in Evangel Christian Tournament at Albuquerque, TBA Corona in Gateway Christian Tournament at Roswell, TBA

Sept. 14

Volleyball Ruidoso in Zia Classic at Roswell, TBA Capitan, Carrizozo, Mescalero in Mountain Top Tournament at Cloudcroft, TBA Hondo in Evangel Christian Tournament at Albuquerque, TBA Corona in Gateway Christian Tournament at Roswell, TBA Cross country Ruidoso at Pecos Valley Invitational, 9 a.m.

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Ruidoso running back Matthew Carr, right, gains some yards behind the blocking of teammate David Dankert, Friday, at Socorro.

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night, accounting for every touchdown in the game – three rushes and two receptions. His last score was a 66-yard strike from Cade Patterson with 2:32 left in the third quarter.

“The offensive line

did a great job blocking,” said coach Johnson. “They gave our quarterback plenty of protection tonight.”

Parker may have scored all the touchdowns, he wasn’t the only one see WARRIORS pg. B3

’Zozo sweep not as easy as it seemed

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com

CArrIZOZO – Yes, it was a three-game sweep for Carrizozo over Capitan on Sept. 3, but it wasn’t a cakewalk.

The lady Grizzlies won 25-16, 25-17, 2518. The scores indicated two things – ’Zozo wasn’t on top of their game, and the lady Tigers are a team that won’t give up.

“We played a little bit flat, I thought,” Allen said. “And the Capitan kids are improved and gaining ground. They’re to be commended for that.”

Carrizozo went on to sweep Hondo on the road Sept. 5 to remain undefeated.

In the Capitan match, the lady Grizzlies (5-0) were back on the floor just three days after their appearance at the belen Tournament, in which they were competing with 2A through 5A schools, including a 10-hour pool play day on Friday.

Plus, they had zero practice time due to the labor Day weekend.

For all that, Carrizozo certainly started out on a tear, going up 8-0 in the first game with Fantasia Dennis at the serve. lisa Ventura and Sarah Ferguson had two kills each in the run.

The lady Tigers (1-1) were able to stop the bleeding and get a few points back, but never got closer than nine points the rest of the way. even so, Torri Trapp came through with a pair of big kills and a block in the loss.

Game two was much closer to start, with Carrizozo not gaining a sizeable lead until a 7-point run to break a 4-all tie.

Capitan still made a game of it when an ace serve by erin Mains got the lady Tigers to within two points, but a big kill by Ferguson started a five-point run that got the Lady Grizzlies to game-point serve and the eventual win.

Capitan had its best chance at a win in game three, as the teams traded ties throughout until a four-point run by Carrizozo with lisa Ventura at the serve put Carrizozo in front 14-11.

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Carrizozo hitter Kaitlyn Pearson (5) puts the ball over the net against the block of Capitan’s Jordan Smith (4) and Mary Swanson during Tuesday’s match at Carrizozo. even that lead wasn’t safe, as a block by Capitan’s robbie lee richardson of Kaitlyn Pearson tied things up at 16-all. It was a one-point game all the way until Carrizozo’s final push to end it at 25-18.

With each successive game, the lady Tigers gained a point, showing their tenacity.

“This team refuses to give up,” said Capitan coach Jessica becker.

“We got down in the beginning and it was frustrating. but they came together and battled back. It was just too late.” see SWEEP pg. B3

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Faster times for Ruidoso runners at Stampede

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com SOCOrrO – It’s only the beginning of the cross country season, so the Warriors are “running tired,” to quote coach Trevor rabourn.

They may not be challenging for team titles – yet – but they are getting better. Their latest improvement came at the Socorro Stampede on the New Mexico Tech golf course on Friday.

The Ruidoso boys were fifth overall with a point total of 117.

Their average time on the 5,000 meter course was 19:33.17 and were just in front of District 3-3A opponent Socorro.

“We ran pretty well, everybody ran faster,” rabourn said.

“That’s what we were looking for.

We need to continue that trend to get where we need to be at the end of the season.”

Tyler Davis had the best time for the Warriors, finishing 13th with a time of 18:28.97. He was also the first freshman overall to finish. ruidoso senior rylan Vega wasn’t far behind, coming in 16th at 18:43.76. “rylan ran well, just not as fast as he would like,” rabourn said. “He was about 30 seconds

SoCorro StamPede reSultS at New Mexico Tech Golf Course VARSITY BOYS Team 1. Zuni 30; 2. St. Michael’s 68; 3. El Paso Coronado 84; 4. Hope Christian 95; 5. Ruidoso 117; 6. Socorro 126; 7. Valencia 149; 8. Quemado 246.

Individual 1. Pat Wood, HC, 17:16.86; 2. Larry Bassett, EPC, 17:21.46; 3. Troy Pacheco, StM 17:32.47; 4. Tre Riley, Zuni, 17:46.00; 5. Alex Eustace, Zuni 17:49.13; 6. Jeron Chavez, Zuni, 17:49.13; 7. Cody Latone, Zuni, 17:54.28; 8. Mike Anzures, Grants, 17:56.93; 9. Tyano Pinto, Zuni, 17:59.17; 10. Manuel Licano, Soc, 18:00.07.

Ruidoso finishers 13. Tyler Davis, 18:28.97; 16. Rylan Vega, 18:43.76; 21. Jared Pollock, 18:56.19; 32. Bob Cisco, 19:31.00; 50. Aaron Forster, 21:55.89; 58, Dillon Marshall, 23:56.07.

VARSITY GIRLS Team 1. St. Michael’s 32; 2. Valencia 44; 3. Los Lunas 58; 4. Socorro 95.

Individual 1. Carisma Lovato, Val, 20:10.00; 2. Patricia Ablanedo, EPC, 20:34.00; 3. Camila Orozco, Val, 21:09.00; 4. Jordyn Romero, St.M, 21:20.00; 5.

Mackenzie Serrao, St.M, 21:34.00; 6. Kristen Lundberg, Hop, 21:38.00; 7. Winona Martin, Grants, 21:44.00; 8. Alina Ward, EPC, 21:56.00; 9.

Vivian Lueras, Los Lunas, 22:05.90; 10. Regan Werito, Rui, 22:05.90.

Other Ruidoso finishers 33. Elyssa Douds, 24:03.00; 41, Waki Little Spotted Horse, 24:02.00.

finish – the only medal for any ruidoso runner.

Ruidoso runner Elyssa Douds (84) and Regan Werito run in the girls varDouds was at 33 with a sity division of Friday’s Socorro Stampede on the New Mexico Tech golf time of 24:03.00, while course. little Spotted Horse ran Werito, elyssa Douds and Waki faster than last year’s Socorro 25:02 in 41st place. little Spotted Horse – ran varsity, Stampede, but it was run later in “We’re all running tired, and meaning no team time for the the season last year. He was also that usually happens through lady Warriors. fighting a cold (Friday), so that’s September,” rabourn said. “This but Werito’s time of 22:05.90 is when we’re training hard, and not a bad time at all.” was good enough for a 10th place Only three girls – regan slower times are the results. This Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press

is an extension of our training week, and we’re really looking to October to see much faster times.” ruidoso is closer to home this weekend, when they run in the Pecos Valley Invite at roswell. The meet, which takes place in enchanted lands Park on the west side of the city, starts at 9 a.m.

Wicked Courage, Treacherous named top horses

By Ty Wyant For the Ruidoso Free Press Andrew Smith’s threeyear-old Wicked Courage was named quarter horse of the meet and top three-yearold or older quarter horse while Jeffrey and Chris Meyers’ Treacherous was honored as the top thoroughbred and three-yearold or older thoroughbred for the recently concluded summer season at ruidoso Wicked Courage Treacherous Downs.

Wicked Courage, a rainbow Derby victory capped a nine-race gelding by Captain Courage, moved to the top of the national rank- winning streak for Wicked Courage. ings with wins in the $822,000 ruidoso Treacherous came to ruidoso Downs Derby and the $1.055 million rainbow for just one start, however he made that Derby for trainer luis Villafranco. The start count with a win in the $50,000 ru-

area FootBall StandinGS District 4-3A W L Portales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 Ruidoso . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 Lovington . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 2 ––– Sept. 6 Robertson 27, Lovington 18 Portales 13, Texico 7 Ruidoso 34, Socorro 0 Sept. 13 St. Michael’s at Lovington, 7 p.m.

Portales at West Las Vegas, 7 p.m.

Ruidoso at Hot Springs, 7 p.m.

––– District 3-1A W L Mescalero . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 Capitan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 Magdalena . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 Cloudcroft . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1 ––– Sept. 5 Deming JV 56, Mescalero 0 Sept. 6 Magdalena 49, Ramah 0 Capitan 28, Jal 20 Sept. 12 Tularosa JV at Mescalero, 7 p.m.

Sept. 13 Questa at Magdalena, 7 p.m.

Fort Sumner at Capitan, 7 p.m.

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District 2 Eight-man W L W L Carrizozo . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 0 0 Mountainair . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 0 0 Alamo Navajo . . . . . . . . . 0 2 0 0 ––– Sept. 6 Foothill 61, Alamo Navajo 0 Carrizozo 56, Logan 42 Gateway Christian 50, Mountainair 0 Sept. 13 Alamo Navajo at Logan, 1 p.m.

Melrose/Clovis Christian at Mountainair, 7 p.m.

––– District 2 Six-man W L W L Hondo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 0 0 Vaughn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 0 0 Animas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 0 0 NMSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1 0 0 Reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1 0 0 ––– Sept. 5 Roy/Wagon Mound 111, NMSD 93 Sept. 6 Hondo 58, San Jon 18 Reserve 66, Dora 14 Vaughn 60, Floyd 32 Sept. 13 Hondo at Floyd, 4 p.m.

Reserve at Lake Arthur, 7 p.m.

Sept. 14 Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind at NMSD, 2 p.m.

Bowie at Animas, 5 p.m.

idoso Thoroughbred Championship over one-and-one-sixteenth mile by two-andone-quarter lengths. He previously had won the $100,000 Arapahoe Classic at Arapahoe Park.

Norma Alvarez, brenda Alvarez and Debra laney’s Handsome Jack Flash was named the top two-year-old quarter horse after his wins in the $2.6 million All American Futurity and the $400,000 Zia Futurity over New Mexico-breds. He has won four

of five starts, all at Ruidoso Downs, and earned more than $1.4 million r.D. Hubbard’s homebred reaper won a tight competition to be named the top two-year-old thoroughbred. The New Mexico-bred son of Attila’s Storm is two-for-two with both of his starts at ruidoso Downs. The Todd Fincher-trained colt made a four-wide move to with the $167,000 Mountain Top Futurity by oneand-one quarter lengths.

Ruidoso Free Press

September 11, 2013

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Ruidoso booters get the boot from Griffins

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Ruidoso forward Jose Roque controls the ball in front of a Santa Fe Prep defender, Saturday, at Ruidoso Middle School.

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com ruidoso soccer coach Aaron romero knew his team would have its hands full if it didn’t play to its full potential on Saturday.

That’s just what happened in their game against Santa Fe Prep at ruidoso Middle School, as the Griffins used a relentless pressure offense to steal a 4-1 victory.

“We didn’t play good, couldn’t take advantage when we had our chances,” romero said. ruidoso came into the game 4-1 after having defeated east Mountain and Desert Academy in a pair of road matches. The scores were 9-5 and 6-5, showing that the Warriors needed a lot of goals to secure their victories.

Saturday’s game started out promising, as both teams were scoreless until Griffin Gabe Purvis slammed

‘Zozo comeback in third

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com The Carrizozo Grizzlies needed a third quarter push to secure a 56-42 victory over logan on Friday.

Carrizozo (2-0) found itself down 20-0 in the second quarter before finding its footing, scoring 16 points before halftime to enter the locker room down by 10 points.

Then came the third quarter, when the Grizzlies scored 24 unanswered points to essentially put the game away.

“We came out flat, and

CARRIZOZO GRIZZLIES they jumped on us quick with a good running back,” said Carrizozo coach Kevin Sheehan. “We made some adjustments in the third quarter, and from there it was pretty much over.”

The Grizzlies pounded out 497 yards rushing, led

by Nick Chavez with 274 yards and three touchdowns. lawry Johnson added 173 yards and two scores.

quarterback Jace Hill threw for 89 yards and a touchdown on the night.

“The kids showed their character and never gave up,” Sheehan said. “I have to give them the credit there.”

The Grizzlies are off this week, and Sheehan welcomes every extra minute he has to prepare for his team’s next game, a road game at Springer on Sept. 20.

“We now have a chance to rest up and sharpen up defensively and offensively,” Sheehan said. “Thankfully, we’ve had no injuries.

We’re just polishing up our plays.”

SWEEP from pg. B1 As a team, Capitan had 11 kills and six ace serves.

The lady Grizzlies may not have been on top of their game, but to sweep a long-time lincoln County rival like Capitan still shows they were a team to be reckoned with.

“Capitan is a lot stronger than they were last year,” Ferguson said.

Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press “We also put so much into Capitan’s Jordan Smith, left, passes the ball next that (belen) tournament to teammate Robbie Lee Richardson, Tuesday, at over the weekend. It made Carrizozo. today’s game kind of hard. All that can happen just need some time.” is that we’ll get better.”

Carrizozo won’t play again until “We’ve got a lot of work to do their appearance in the Mountain Top before that one,” becker said. “We’re Tournament at Cloudcroft starting this just working on getting better every day. Friday. The lady Grizzlies will be going They’re not scared, they’re ready, they for their third straight title.

WARRIORS from pg. B1 gaining yards. Matthew Carr actually led the team with 57 yards on 11 carries, while Johnson had 40 yards, Patterson 30 and Jeremiah Chavez – running late in the game – racked up 37 yards.

“It was nice to come out here and get our run game going,” said the younger Johnson. “last week we couldn’t get our offense going at all, but we shoved it down there throats here. After that we could play more aggressive football. Our O-line was amazing.”

While the ruidoso running game was clicking, the run defense was doing even better. Socorro quarterback Tyler Crespin got the majority of the carries, but was held to just 12 yards on the night. It was just as bad in the air, as Crespin completed just one pass to Zeb esquivel for 18 yards and had an interception by Johnson.

Josh reynolds was a part of that stifling defense.

He even recovered one of

Socorro’s two fumbles.

“Centennial was a tough loss, but we really picked it up this game,”

reynolds said. “everyone did their jobs and I’m proud of the defense. It was fun.”

home a cross kick for the 1-0 lead in the fifth minute.

After that, Santa Fe Prep (4-1 after Saturday) kept up the pressure, scoring once more before the break. The Warriors (4-2) had their chances, but their scoring tries were off the mark.

It didn’t help that a pair of goals were practically shot in by the Warriors themselves.

“If we don’t have those owngoals, it’s only 2-1,” romero said.

“We still lose, but it’s more respectable. And the mentality of the team is a lot different near the end of the game.”

Things didn’t get much better in the second half, as Santa Fe Prep forward Diego Perea scored just seconds after the whistle.

“That was so deflating,” Romero said. “It was hard to recover and was frustrating for everyone involved.

Mistakes will be made, and that’s part

of it.”

It was 4-0 before the Warriors got their lone goal, a penalty kick by ernesto Ibarra in the 24th minute following a handball call in the box.

Now with a second blemish on their record, the ruidoso boys will try to right the ship in a game on the road against Goddard on Tuesday.

The rockets are a team ruidoso defeated earlier in the year, so romero’s glad his team was brought back to earth by the Santa Fe Prep game.

“I think some of the guys had their heads inflated because they were 4-1 and thought it was a big deal,” romero said. “We kept trying to tell them that five games don’t complete a season. We’ll just have to rebound now.”

After Goddard, it’s another week before the Warriors compete again, a road match against las Cruces Centennial on Sept. 17.

Tigers grind out victory at Jal

Miller had 65 yards

By Todd Fuqua receiving on the night.

Sports Editor Defensively, Fields todd@ruidosofreepress.com was again the leader, The Capitan Tigers getting 12 unassisted were a good deal better CAPITAN TIGERS tackles, followed with Friday against Jal than Dillon Trapp with nine. they were in their season Tracker bowen blocked one punt, elijah opener, but coach Jim Hughes still lloyd got a sack and Miller picked off thinks there’s room for improvement. one Panther pass.

“We ran a better offense, but still “Jal did a lot more running, which have a long ways to go,” Hughes said was more conducive to what we do after the Tigers’ 28-20 win at Jal. “We missed some blocks and were still mak- offensively,” Hughes said. “We just matched up better.” ing mistakes, but we did improve.”

A real test faces Capitan when they Capitan (1-1) was led by Thomas take on Fort Sumner this Friday at 7 Fields with 122 yards on 23 carries, as p.m.

Hughes is still looking for increthe Tigers amassed 194 yards on the mental improvements in his team. ground in the game.

“A lot of these guys are still tryquarterback ruben Mendoza also ing to get familiar with this offense,” had a great night. He completed only Hughes said. “All we ask of these kids four passes, but racked up 87 yards is to get better each week. We’re getting and one touchdown – a strike to robert that now.”

Miller.

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By T.R. Sullivan MLB.com ArlINGTON – The rangers, after revamping their rotation over the weekend, won’t need their fifth starter before next Tuesday against Tampa bay. That gives the club time to decide if Alexi Ogando is ready to return to the rotation.

Ogando still hasn’t been stretched out as a starter, but he did earn a victory in relief Sunday, holding the Angels scoreless for 1 1/3 innings as the rangers rallied for a 4-3 victory. He threw 23 pitches and hasn’t started since Aug. 13.

Nick Tepesch started Sunday and allowed two runs on four hits in 3 1/3 innings. He walked one, struck out five and one of the runs scored after Tepesch left the game after giving up a oneout single to Mark Trumbo in the fourth. The Angels scored two that inning after reliever Joseph Ortiz gave up a couple of doubles.

“I thought Tepesch did a great job,” manager ron Washington said. “We’ll just see how it goes. I wouldn’t be shocked if Ogando starts a game and I wouldn’t be shocked if he didn’t start a game. Ogando has always been a candidate to start, but he just came off the disabled list. He’s got to face hitters and then we’ll make a decision.”

The LOBO howl

UNM inches past UTEP in overtime

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Two players this week. Johnson for offense and reynolds for defense. Johnson scored all five of ruidoso’s touchdowns against Socorro – three running and two receiving – While reynolds was part of the Warrior defense that held Socorro to a little more than 100 yards rushing and just 18 yards passing in the victory.

By Richard Stevens Senior Writer/GoLobos.com It was a game of inches, a game of a final half inch, but also a game of lots of yards, lots of comebacks and lots of drama.

It was a game of gut checks and playmaking and all that stuff was pretty much equal until the New Mexico lobos and the uTeP Miners marched into overtime and uNM’s defense won the game by an inch.

Maybe half an inch.

The lobos took the lead in overtime as Kasey Carrier took a third-down run 21 yards off the right side of New Mexico’s dominating line and pushed uNM up 42-35. That score held – but barely.

The Miners, like they had done most of the evening – and like the lobos had done, too – came roaring back. uTeP then took its turn in overtime, starting from the 25-yard line, and powered to the New Mexico 4-yard line where the Miners faced a fourth-and one. They handed the ball to Nathan Jeffery, who was smashed down by lobo David Orvick for a short gain. but did Jeffery get the full yard?

The chains came out and the two teams watched the measurement that lobos later said favored them by less than an inch. The lobos celebrated, but there was a hold-your-breath timeout as the ball placement was reviewed.

The ruling on the field was not changed. The Lobos celebrated a second time.

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September 11, 2013

Amateur boxing club starting up in Capitan through 33 – it’s even got a

By Erik LeDuc place in the Olympic games.

Reporter Contestants are broken up into erik@ruidosofreepress.com age and weight brackets to The pastime of pugilism may seem a compete, which means youth bit strange to some – most spend their lives will be boxing a year up or avoiding fights, rather than waking up in down when it comes to an acthe morning and getting ready to rumble. tual tournament, up until they Then again, there’s not much that comhit 17 and enter into the open pares to the intensity of competing in physidivision, he added. cal sports. For the most part, that means “Then they can fight football, volleyball or other team sports – anyone as old as 33, and from for once, things are easier in groups. there if they want to pursue a That applies to boxing as well, though professional career, they can not so much. There’s camaraderie in the certainly do that.” gym, between sparring partners and instrucErik LeDuc/Ruidoso Free Press De los Santos has had tors as they practice.

Jeremy De Los Santos, left, demonstrates and prachis own tour of the pro circuit But when it finally comes down to it tices ways to deal with armed attackers during the as well, boxing 4-2 (K.O.s for – the final exam in the ring – it’s definitely combatives class, regularly held Mondays at 7 p.m. half of each, wins and losses) a sport of individuals, said Jeremy De los over two years while he was What’s most important is that they’re Santos, instructor and coach for Capitan’s enthusiastic for the practice, young arms first first training under Tony Ayala, Sr., a legbudding boxing team. endary trainer out of roswell, and then Al flailing out with wild hooks before finally “No one can fight for you – no one can lovato. learning to tighten up their guard and shoot compete for you, you do it yourself,” De los After leaving the sport, De los Sanstraights as De los Santos compliments, Santos said. tos kept working with the combat arts, It’s still early in the season for the team – cajoles and cuffs them into shape. something very familiar to him, though he “We’re trying to get a little boxing team De los Santos just got in a sign for the club, branched out from ringside rules to learn, here, get them started – those that want to,” located right around the corner at lincoln and then teach some of the most efficient he said. “We’re working at getting our club Street and N.M. 380. He’s still putting out some calls to see whether students from other registered and sanctioned with uSA boxing, compilations of fighting styles – Krav Maga through the Krav Maga Alliance and Comthey’ll be able to get their registration and areas would also be interested and he’s also batives, a program run through the Self Delicensing for amateur boxing and, with that, not yet taking membership fees from the fense Company. He also taught less formal will be able to compete in events.” handful of boys that were learning to pace boxing to mixed martial arts fighters and law Amateur boxing really just means and control their swings on Tuesday (that and enforcement officers, as well as working as Thursday are the training days, 5 p.m. to 6:30 anyone that’s not boxing for a day job, and contract security. contenders may range in age and expertise, p.m., usually). “We’ll be putting together “It always made sense to expand, learn some gym dues, but I’ll be very reasonable.” from the youngest entries at 7 years old

Eagles keep on winning

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Hondo proved six-man football – for all its high-scoring and individual achievements – is truly a team sport in its 58-18 win over San Jon on Friday.

The eagles improved to 2-0, going the entire game without star backfielder Beto Nores, who

had been ejected a week ago for a horse collar tackle and had to sit out Friday’s game as a consequence.

While Nores is an important part of Hondo’s game, the eagles showed they can rely on just about anyone in the lineup if they need to, going into halftime with a 36-0 lead before letting the longhorns back into it.

new things,” he said. “boxing is a sport; it can only go so far. I’ve been doing the combatives class in the area for over a year, and just now looked to start doing an amateur boxing club. I’ve taught them separately and I’ve taught them combined - they both bring in great points to self-defense and so we integrate them.”

Neither style has the finesse you may see in martial arts movies. They’re efficient, seeking the maximum results with the minimum of risk, relying less on specific techniques for specific situations, and instead focusing on reinforcing effective, adaptive behaviors – it’s not a nice way to fight, but it is effective.

“The way things are now, everyone needs to know how to defend themselves,” he said. “We’d hope that someone would come to our aid, but it’s doesn’t always happen like that. We need to be responsible, to ourselves and our families, that, should there arise some situation – an attack or something like that, at least we can get away and survive that, rather than getting hurt or injured.”

Though his current class is all men, De los Santos has had several women pass through the program with great results, he said. “The men have been the ones that stuck with it the most, as far as coming in regularly, but it’s open for men and women.”

For more information, or to sign up for the Capitan boxing Club or combatives class, contact De los Santos at 575-6860680.

“Antonio Vasquez and edwin Prudencio stepped in and did well,” said Hondo coach brandon Devine. “beto’s our key man, but we have other weapons.” billy Candelaria picked off two San Jon passes on the day, including one run back for a touchdown. except for the longhorns’ mini-comeback in the

second half, Devine was happy with the performance. “everybody stepped up and played a great game,” Devine said. “Especially in that first quarter. We were snapping as good as we ever had.”

The eagles are on the road again this Friday, when they take on Floyd at 4 p.m. The bronchos lost to Vaughn last week, 60-32.

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September 11, 2013

B15

Serving serves as Mescalero’s downfall

By Karen Boehler For the Ruidoso Free Press DeXTer – What looked on paper to be a close meeting between two evenly matched volleyball teams turned into an easy 25-11, 25-17, 25-7 Dexter victory over Mescalero Thursday. both teams came into the game with a season-opening loss: the lady Chiefs to the 5A Alamogordo JV and the 2A lady Demons to Class 1A Hagerman. Mescalero has two seniors and three juniors on their roster; Dexter three seniors and two juniors. but the lady Demons had something the lady Chiefs didn’t: several strong servers, and that made the difference.

Mescalero had a hard time getting the serve-receive whenever a Demon hit it hard over the net.

“That’s mainly what we need to work on,” said Mescalero coach Julie rocha.

“We served a little more aggressively than we had been, and we kind of talked about it after Tuesday’s game and we worked on it (Wednesday),” said Dexter

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Mescalero’s Lauren Yuzos, left, leaps up to the net to keep the ball on Dexter’s side of the net as Lady Demon Pamela Munoz tries to tip it over, Thursday, at Dexter. coach Andy luikens. “Not just lollipopping it in. We need to serve aggressive. And I think we were able to do that tonight.”

Game 1 started out close, with the teams trading serves and the lead, but after a 3-3 tie, the lady Demons slowly began pull-

ing away. A pair of aces by senior Nayely Anderson stretched it to 10-4, and while a kill then two good serves by lady Chief senior Charalyn lester cut the gap to 107, and Keene Chee added a trio of serves, lady Demon Vanessa Salayandia served the final eight

points for the 25-11 win.

Game 2 was the closest, with Mescalero leading most of the way.

The lady Chiefs went up 2-0, then, after a 3-3 tie, they led 9-4 and 14-7. lauren Yuzos had several big blocks; Alexis Guydelkon a solid kill and block and Chee a fine tip. Yuzos and Chee also had aces. but the lady Demons worked their way back, closing the score to 16-11 and 17-13. but Dexter senior Jessica Orosco then stepped to the line and served 11 straight points, including four aces, to earn the 25-17 victory.

And Game 3 wasn’t ever close, as the lady Demons jumped out to a 10-1 and 18-4 lead, with the only lady Chief offensive point coming on a tip

by Yuzos. lester got two points on aces to make it 18-6, but those were the final offensive points as Pamela Munoz closed the game and match out with five points, including a final ace. luikens wasn’t sure what happened with his squad in Game 2.

Ruidoso girls avoid shutout

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com The ruidoso girls soccer team kept taking it lumps on Saturday with a 9-1 loss at Chaparral, but the defense worked much better this time, according to coach Darien ross.

“We got beat, but it went better,” ross said. “They marked up and played better defense. We don’t have much speed in the backfield, so it’s all about positioning.”

The only goal for ruidoso (0-5) came on a header by lexi lucero off a corner kick by Yamilex Miramontes.

Defensively, there were several breakdowns that led to some easy Chap-

arral goals.

“It comes down to that speed that we don’t have,” ross said. “before we play at Clovis (on Tuesday), we’ll have to work more on marking up drills and defense. The next step will be transitioning from defending to attacking.”

After Clovis, the lady Warriors are at the White Mountain Athletic Complex this Thursday for a 4 p.m. game against roswell.

Unable to score ruidoso was 10-goaled and shut out by Santa Teresa on Sept. 3 and Clovis on Sept. 5, and ross was at a loss to explain it.

“They were leaving their marks, and every year I have that trouble with

them,” ross said of the lady Warriors’ defensive breakdown. “I keep having to explaining to them that you don’t leave your mark. When you do that, there are three girls standing in front of the net just waiting to score. That’s what happened today.”

Thursday’s match was over quick, as the lady Wildcats scored their 10th goal in the third minute of the second half to bring things to a close. but the game was really over even earlier than that. Clovis (2-2) wasted no time at all scoring, as Ashley Gallagher broke free and scored in the first minute of the game. by the time the fourth minute rolled around, the lady Wildcats already had a 3-0 lead.

Ruidoso netters turn heads at Sweet 16 tourney

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com In what was probably the best finish ever for the ruidoso volleyball team at the Sweet 16 Classic in las Cruces, the lady Warriors were able to defeat roswell in four games to finish seventh place overall on Saturday.

Seventh place may not sound like much of an accomplishment, but consider that ruidoso was in a pool with las Cruces, Santa Teresa and Artesia and finished second – good enough to claim a coveted spot in the Gold bracket.

That meant the lady Warriors were already better than 50 percent of the field at this challenging tournament.

“I’m very proud of these girls,” said ruidoso coach bernadette Garcia.

“They’re getting better mentally and are able to recover from mistakes. They can adjust well to the team on the court.”

Ruidoso lost their first two bracket games to las Cruces schools Centennial and Oñate, getting swept each time. but those games were still close.

They opened on a tear against roswell – a team

that beat the lady Warriors earlier in the year – winning the first two games.

They lost the third game 25-12, then recovered for a decisive 25-17 decision in the final game.

Garcia was full of praise for every member of the team.

“Marikka (Temple) her arm was sore, but she swung well. So did Kalen (Freed) and Chloe (Whipple),” Garcia said. “every one of my girls on defense really came together and are playing well. They all clicked in that roswell game.” ruidoso is up against

Sports shots Soccer fundrasier

Punt Pass & Kick

The second annual community/alumni soccer game, hosted by the ruidoso High School soccer teams, is scheduled for Homecoming weekend, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. at the ruidoso Middle School turf field. Last year featured a co-ed game, and organizers are hoping to get enough players this year for a men’s and women’s match. The game(s) would pit even vs. odd graduation years.

Cost is $20 per player, with all proceeds benefitting the Lady Warrior soccer program. Sign-up for players is at 5:30 p.m. before the game starts on Sept. 21.

boys and girls ages 6-15 are encouraged to sign up for the NFl Punt Pass & Kick competition, to be held Sept. 22 at White Mountain Athletic Complex.

Deadline to register online – at www.nflppk.com/competitions/register/ index – is Sept. 19 at 5 p.m. For more information, contact ruidoso Parks and recreation at 257-5030.

Good Times for park Members of the Capitan men’s softball team Good Times are stepping up to the plate for the Smokey bear Historical Park.

This Saturday, they’ll be helping to clean and repair the park’s small pond, helping to bring life back to the small aquatic habitat.

The Smokey bear Historical Park extends its thanks to team members Wesley Allen, Anthony Garcia, raymond Harris, Joshua long, Jerome Mendoza, James (Wiggy) robinson and James Shelby.

Adult leagues basketball and volleyball leagues are set to start in ruidoso, with registration deadlines for each set for Sept. 20 by 5 p.m.

Each league has a five-team minimum, and all games will be played from 6-10 p.m. in the upper Horton Gym of the boys and Girls Club of Sierra blanca. The co-ed volleyball league will play on Wednesdays, while men’s basketball plays Tuesday and Thursdays.

There will be a captain’s meeting for both leagues on Sept. 25.

Cost is $250 per team, and players must be at least 18 to participate. For more information, contact ruidoso Parks and recreation at 257-5030 or go online at www.ruidoso-nm.gov/parks-andrecreation.

roswell again this weekend in pool play of the Zia Classic. The lady Warriors are also paired with Mesilla Valley and Silver. before that happens, ruidoso makes another trip to las Cruces to take on Mesilla Valley on Tuesday.

“There’s still plenty of big schools to play on our schedule,” Garcia said.

“There’s always work to do, but I’m so proud of how they’re performing.”

“Our whole intensity the whole night was just kind of low,” he said. “I’m not sure why.

I don’t know if it was the opposition’s intensity was a little low and we just kind of just lowered to that. I don’t know what happened. but, we called a time out and said, ‘Hey! You’ve got to get it together and play,’ then we were able to serve the rest of the remaining points and win the game.” rocha agreed her squad’s intensity wasn’t where it needed to be.

“Our second game, I think was better. but they’re pretty young. They need to get used to playing with each other,” she said.

And looking for bright spots, she singled out middle hitter Yuzos and a youngster. “(Yuzos) was attacking the ball, and I saw leadership from our freshman setter (Nellia enjady.)”

Mescalero now has a week to work out those serve-receive kinks before facing the ruidoso junior varsity Sept. 11.

Lady Cardinals stepping up

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Corona’s volleyball team has started its season on a tear, winning all four matches this season and sweeping every team they’ve faced.

Their two latest victims were House and Santa Fe Waldorf, with the Gateway Christian tournament coming up in roswell this weekend.

At House on Sept. 6, the lady Cardinals made short work of the Cowgirls, winning 25-9, 25-11, 25-12.

“It was a long trip for such a short match,” said Corona coach richard Gage. “We were short a player, as well. but my girls are hitting the ball real well right now.

Our serves gave them trouble that night.”

Santa Fe Waldorf – the team Corona beat in last year’s Class B quarterfinals – was a more stringent test. but the lady Wolves still fell in three, 25-15, 25-15, 25-13.

“They had a really good team, are well coached and have some height to match up better with us at the net,” Gage said. “The girls put together their best game of the season.

“Serving was more than 90 percent,” he added.

“When you’re doing that, good things are going to happen.”

Pool play in the Gateway tournament starts Thursday at 9:30 a.m., with Corona taking on the Gateway junior varsity. Other teams in their pool are New Mexico Military Institute and Grady. bracket play begins Friday afternoon at 2 p.m.

“I just want the girls to keep up their intensity and keep it fun during practice,” Gage said. “This is a group like I’ve never been able to coach before, it’s indescribable. I’ve been coaching 17 years and I’ve never had a team playing like this.”

B16

Education

Ruidoso Free Press

By Corey Bard

We often hear that we should get seven to nine hours of sleep per night to maintain our health.

One year, I experienced a horrible stretch of insomnia and one week I believed I went four days without sleep. I cannot be sure if this is correct because I still think I have sleepless nights and witnesses claim I was snoring away at night keeping them awake. Sleep is one of the mysteries of life. Psychologists and brain experts don’t quite know why we require sleep, but they do agree on its benefits. They know that throughout the night there are different cycles and patterns to sleep, the most well-known, reM sleep when dreams occur. Scientists and pet owners know their animals, dogs often appear to be dreaming, but what reason the brain goes into dreamland remains a mystery.

“Dreamland: Adventures in the Strange Science of Sleep” by Davis K. randall is a fascinating collection of science, stories and problems all related to sleep. Sleep Deprivation is one of the most studied areas of sleep. Casualties in Desert Storm were traced to soldiers failing to be able to operate equipment, being unable to identify the enemy from their own soldiers because working with three hours of sleep impaired their judgment. In World War II, the Japanese destroyed u.S. Navy ships because the Navy failed to respond to attacks because men on duty had not slept much for days. In Minnesota, a man was acquitted for murdering is father-in-law and injuring his mother-in-law, because the defense was able to prove he was asleep when he committed the crimes. Since this bizarre case, others

have tried to use this defense which initially was argued as an insanity defense, but since sleep experts have since categorized sleep behavior, sleep walking and sleep murder not in terms of sanity/insanity but awake or asleep and therefore whether the person was conscious when the behavior occurs. Scientists have proof of complex motor skills, eyes open, conversations all occurring while a person is in a sleeping state.

Sleep studies of course are important with learning. regular sleep improves learning.

Napping improves learning and both improve memory storage and retrieval abilities. There are examples of servicemen: Police and Fire and companies that understand their employees’ performance improves when the staff is rested and alert. Some of those companies allow naps and breaks. Computer programmers, for instance, show their creativity and problem-solving increase with regular breaks and revisiting a problem after a nap can provide a fresh perspective. On the other side, sleep deprivation, being awakened throughout the night, and a shortened night’s sleep can cause fatigue and can lead to mistakes and accidents.

Previously mentioned, I often cannot tell if I am asleep which has made me consider attending a sleep clinic. I also rarely remember dreaming and people tell me to wake myself up throughout the night, possibly in the middle of a reM cycle, causing me to remember a dream more easily. I envy people who fly, fantasize and have altered states in dreamland, but I also have lived a life without nightmares. Peace and pleasant dreams to those who do.

Come see our IMAX movies all month Tuesdays at 4 p.m. and Fridays at 11 a.m. – without the 100-foot screen…

September 11, 2013

Hubbard Museum of the West announces interim curator Dr. Cynthia e. Orozco has been named interim Curator of education at the Hubbard Museum of the West. eastern New Mexico university in ruidoso is offering the City of ruidoso Downs the opportunity to utilize the college’s faculty member in Fall 2013. Orozco is Professor of History and Humanities at eNMu-ruidoso and has worked full time with the college since 2000. eNMu-ruidoso is seeking to continue to support the needs of the local community and especially ruidoso Downs. The Hubbard Museum recently hired a consultant director and does not currently have a Curator of education. Orozco will be researching and writing brochures on local and regional histories. These will serve as handouts at the Hubbard, will be published in the local press, will be placed on the Internet, and emailed to local teachers. She will also present talks using power points about local and regional history to the general public. These talks will take place in October and November and will be held at the Hubbard, eNMuruidoso, and the

’Zozo special needs student encounters another hurdle

By Janie Smith

The struggle for an appropriate education for a special needs student, Marcus Campbell, hit another snag Thursday, Sept. 5, in Carrizozo. The meeting was scheduled to determine an appropriate Individual education Program for Marcus. It was attended by several State representatives, representatives of the Carrizozo Municipal Schools, the parents of Marcus and an advocate for families with special needs children. There were 10 people not including Marcus and his aide, Amber Vallejos. The meeting was scheduled to start at 8:30 a.m. but was delayed 45 minutes while rick lindblad, the principal/ superintendent, and Kevin Sheean, the special education director for the Carrizozo Municipal Schools, were printing an agenda and sign-in form.

As soon as these forms were printed, the meeting began with introductions and job titles. A reporter with the ruidoso Free Press, Jane Smith, identified herself last and was immediately informed by rick lindblad that she would not be allowed to attend the meeting.

The Senior Family Advocate, Jean Howden, for the New Mexico brain Injury Alliance who was rep-

resenting the Marcus family, stood immediately and objected on the grounds that the reporter had been invited to attend by the parents of Marcus.

At that point lindblad called the lawyer for the Carrizozo School District and they conferred. In the meantime Howden, Marcus’ parents and the reporter had a brief meeting to discuss whether or not they wished the reporter to leave. After speaking with the Carrizozo School lawyer, Jean Howden, the decision was left up to the parents. She said that the parents’ position was that they had invited the reporter and there was no language in either the Federal IDeA (Individuals With Disabilities Act) or the New Mexico Administrative Code which states that the parents of special needs children cannot invite certain people to any meeting. The parents emphatically stated that they had the right to invite whomever they pleased to the meeting and they did not want the ruidoso Free Press reporter to leave. The Carrizozo School position as stated by lindblad was that they did not know the purpose of the reporter’s presence and they were concerned about violating the

Family education Privacy Act. If the reporter was in attendance, the meeting would be canceled which it was. lindblad said it would be rescheduled as soon as possible.

None of the various state participants, including the Carrizozo school representatives, had any comment.

While Marcus’ parents, Christy Cartwright and Harold burch, were visibly upset over this turn of events, they said that this has become a way of life with them.

Although they have followed every legal procedure and contacted every agency for special needs children, they are still engaged in what appears to them to be a never-ending struggle for the education that their son is entitled to under the law. Jean Howden, the family advocate, states that “what people don’t realize is that in the scope of things this is a huge issue. What it all comes down to is money and accountability and also it is a Civil rights issue.”

Hopefully at the next scheduled meeting justice will be done and an appropriate Individual education Program will be established for Marcus. This, of course, remains to be seen.

‘I’m allergic to Alice’

Working with the alphabet is a common practice in Pre-K classes. To give it an added kick, I use $10 words – unusual words that a four- or five-year-old would not be likely to use. They are designed to show off for mom and dad at the dinner table. As it is the first of the year and the alphabet starts with A our $10 word is apparition. Jim and Tyler are brothers. Jim has been in my class and Tyler now is. Tyler was attempting to snatch one of Jim’s Cheez-Its. Jim looked at Tyler and said, “You have Cheez-Its. You put them in your pocket. I can see you getting them.” Tyler was totally unfazed and looked Jim in the eye, “It must have been an apparition.

I don’t have anything in my pocket.”

Stewart was breathing rather harshly. I asked him what was wrong and he informed me that his nose was full of boogers and he couldn’t breathe. I got him a Kleenex and told him to blow his nose. This time he informed me it wouldn’t do any good. They were clingers.

Watching the spontaneity of the children is one way a teacher has of finding out the idiosyncrasies of her class. lunch was being served and one of my children has a milk allergy. reba stated she couldn’t have milk, she was allergic to milk. Jim stated he was allergic to penicillin. Susan followed with she was allergic to peanut

butter. As usual I had a couple of girls who were making the other’s life miserable. When the allergies got to Kate, she said, “I’m allergic to Alice!”

Our family living center sees a tremendous amount of action from the gentlemen as well as the ladies. Dana who has Nisha Hoffman long had a crush on Seth nishahoffman@yahoo.com and had finally talked him into playing with her said, “You be the honey and I’ll be the mommy.”

Then there is young Ann who is everyone’s darling and in our toddler class. She likes shovels and likes to dig. As she was busy digging I started singing the elves’ song from Snow White. The “we dig, dig, dig...” to her.

When I had finished she clapped excitedly and said, “Again.” We did it again and again and again. After six choruses I told her I had lost my voice.

We have been having some bug problems due to the rains. Isaboe came running up, “Ms. Nisha, there is a spider on the floor.” I told her to step on it and she looked at me in horror, “And get my shoes all yucky?”

ruidoso Public library.

Orozco is past research Associate at the Institute of Texan Cultures and has served as a consultant for exhibits at the Smithsonian, the bob bullock Texas History Museum, and for Cheech Marin’s traveling Chicano Art exhibit. She developed the eNMu ruidoso/Hubbard internship program which gives students an opportunity to learn about the museum world and museum careers. Students currently earn credit and in the past were paid interns. Orozco is also past board member of the Hubbard Advisory board. She has taught 25 history and humanities classes. She developed a lincoln county history series at the college which includes classes on lincoln County History, lincoln County History through biography, lincoln County War, lincoln County War through Film, and Fort Stanton History.

Orozco is also the author of No Mexicans, Women or Dogs Allowed: The rise of the Mexican American Civil rights Movement and has written a hundred history encyclopedic articles and about 50 newspaper articles.

Nominate a family for the 2013 NM Healthy Families Award Do you know a family with good communication skills, strong family values and stability within their home? Significant research shows the importance of healthy families on a healthy society, and the New Mexico Coalition for Healthy Families (NMCHF) will honor these families at its annual award banquet.

To nominate a family for the 2013 New Mexico Healthy Families Award, fill out the nomination form at www.nmchf.org and mail it to NMCHF P.O. box 26755, Albuquerque, NM 87125. entries must be received by Oct. 1. Nominations are now being accepted.

NMCHF will recognize and honor all of the nominated families at the banquet. These healthy families show commitment and dedication to the well being of their children and their community. Which family in your community would you like to nominate?

The second annual award celebration will take place on Nov. 4, bringing families together for fun, good food and an opportunity to recognize these special families from across the state of New Mexico.

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September 11, 2013

Ruidoso Magistrate Court DUI

Terry lee Williams, 66, came before the court Aug. 14 and pled no contest to driving while under the influence. He was sentenced to four days in the lincoln County Detention Center and three years’ probation. He was also fined $741 in fees and court costs.

Holly bailey, 29, was found guilty on Aug. 28 of driving under the influence and sentenced to 90 days at the lincoln County Detention Center. She was given credit for 38 days served and 52 days suspended and must serve supervised probation for 326 days. She was also fined $441 in court fees and costs.

Also on Aug. 28, Charlton Treas, 30, was found guilty for driving under the influence, sentenced to 90 days in the lCDC with 57 days suspended, 326 days probation and fined $441 in court fees and costs. richard Adams, 51, pled no contest on Aug. 28, and was given a deferred sentence of 182 days probation. He was also charged $241 in fees.

Battery

Sergio Hernandez, 24, was found guilty, Aug. 22, of battery of a household member and obstructing and officer and sentenced to two years probation and fined $1,073. brad Chambers, 44, was found guilty of battery, Aug. 22, and sentenced to 182 days probation and fined $73 in court fees, paid in full.

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Joanna Garner, 34, was found guilty of battery on Aug. 22 and given six months probation and a $73 fine.

Resisting an officer

breanna Justiss, 23, was found guilty on Aug. 22 and sentenced to 364 days probation and fined $73, paid in full.

Probation violation

Mario Victor, 39, of Mescalero, admitted in court on Aug. 28 that he had violated probation. He was given credit for 40 days served at lCDC and released from probation with an unsatisfactory discharge.

Suspended license

brandon brown, 25, pled no contest, Aug. 28, to driving on a suspended or revoked license and was sentenced to 90 days probation and $131 in fines and fees. ernest Petty, 30, pled no contest on Aug. 28 and was given 350 days probation and fined $181.

Sara Cummins, 27, pled no contest on Aug. 28 to driving with no license and careless driving and was sentenced to 90 days probation and fined $242 in fees and court costs.

Geraldine Geronimo, 43, pled no contest to driving on a revoked or suspended license on Aug. 28 and sentenced to 257 days probation and fined $381.

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From left, the Town of Carrizozo’s Chief of Police Stephen J. Barnett, Mayor Wesley Lindsay, Trustee Ray Dean and, not pictured, Trustee Yovanne Lucero attended the annual New Mexico Municipal League Conference in Taos. They went to numerous useful workshops, reconnected with other Public Service employees and exchanged thoughts and ideas that are sure to benefit the Town of Carrizozo’s future endeavors.

Sept. 11 through Sept. 17 Things to do every day Ruidoso River Museum - Open at 101 Mechem Drive. Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thurs.

- Mon. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children.

Simulcast Horse Racing at Billy the Kid’s Race Book at Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino. Simulcast races are shown live from across the country and betting windows are open to place your wager. Billy’s Race Book also serves delicious food and has a full bar. If you love WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 11 Pre-school Story Time, Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Road, 10:30 a.m. This week: ninja stories and ninja headbands. 575-258-3704.

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, Club 49, Inn of the Mountain Gods, 7 p.m. Professional comedians will perform live every Wednesday night. $5 admission. Must be 21 or older to attend. 575-464-7028.

Live music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 12 Tiny Tots Program, Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Road, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. For infants and children through 3 years old. Programs can include: stories, dance, music, free play and sometimes a craft.

Altrusa International Vino Bingo, Sanctuary on the River, Eagle Dr. - the outdoor pavillion, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. An annual event, with a door prize, cash prize and prizes for each game. $20, includes bingo card and light meal. Extra bingo cards and wine be available for purchase.

Seating is limited, advance tickets are required. 575-3367822 or 575-257-7395; www.altrusaruidoso.com.

Mark Kashmar, country blues, Café Rio, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Karaoke with DJ Pete Cree Meadows Lounge, 6 - 11 p.m.

horse racing, it is the place to go.

Flying J Chuckwagon Supper and Show, Hwy 48 north of Ruidoso. Now open Saturdays only through Oct. 12; gates open at 5:30 p.m.

Dinner and show is $27 for adults; $15 for children 4-12. www.�lyingjranch.com for more information.

Smokey Bear Park is open in Capitan, located on Highway 380. Open every day of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s day. $2 for adults, $1 for children 7-12. Children 6 and under are free. Smokey Bear Historical Park

All-you-can-eat taco bar from 6 9 p.m. Open to the public.

Trailerpark Rebels – Top 40, Country, Classic Rock, Club 49 at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m.

Live music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 13 Susan Kolb performs at Tina’s Cafe, dinner reservations recommended. 257-8930.

Rascal Fair, White Oaks Community Market open every Friday 4 p.m. to dusk. Located just east of No Scum Allowed Saloon in White Oaks. Local, organic fruit and produce, fresh eggs, plants and seeds, hot weekly favorites at the Goldrush Grill, baked goods, pottery, woodwork, handmade soaps, baskets, jewelry and metalsmithing from local artisans. Pan for gold and sip free coffee by the campfire.

Hillbilly Potentates, outstanding bluegrass music, perform at Laughing Sheep Farm, 5 - 9 p.m. 575 653-4041. 1 mile west of Lincoln, Hwy 380, mm 96.

Mike Sanjku performs in Wendell’s Restaurant at the Inn of the Mountain Gods, 5 - 10 p.m.

Terry Bullard Band performs at Cree Meadows Country Club, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Friday night fish fry.

Mark Remington performs at the Swiss Chalet Inn, Mechem Dr., 6 p.m.

The Eliminators perform

at Casa Blanca Restaurant, Mechem Dr., 6 p.m.

Open Mic Night, Sacred Grounds, 2825 Sudderth in the Boulder Plaza, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Hosted by Tradd Tidwell. 575-2572273; www.sacredgroundscoffee.net. Free.

Karaoke, No Scum Allowed Saloon in White Oaks, 7 - 11 p.m.

Michael Beyer performs older songs and jazz at Kokopelli Country Club in Alto from 7 - 10 p.m.

Karaoke at The Elks Lodge on Highway 70, next to the Ruidoso Emporium, at 7 p.m.

Intocable, Inn of the Mountain Gods, Carrizo Canyon Rd., 8 - 10 p.m. For 20 years, Intocable has paved the way for Tex-Mex groups, with catchy melodies, vocal harmony, and tight instrumentation. Intocable will be performing #1 hits such as “Robarte Un Besito,” “Dame Un Besito,”“Eres Mi Droga” and “Suena.”

575-464-7777; www.innofthemountaingods.com.

Trailerpark Rebels – Top 40, Country, Classic Rock, Club 49 at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m.

Live music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14 Annual Ruidoso Mountain High Fly-In, Sierra Blanca Regional Airport, 1000 St. Hwy 220, Alto, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Air Force static displays and flyovers throughout the day including an F22 Raptor flyover and new and

is operated by EMNRD-Forestry Division.

Hubbard Museum of the American West, Ruidoso Downs, just east of the racetrack. The �irst New Mexico museum to be granted “af�iliate” status with the Smithsonian Institution.

Open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Admission $6 for adults with discounts available for seniors, military and youth. Visit www. hubbardmuseum.org or call 575-378-4142.

Cree Meadows is open to the public and invites all non-members to join the family and share the fun without membership. Cree offers vintage aircraft and Warbirds on the air field. Longhorn Dance band performs in the evening.

Food vendors will be available.

575-336-8111; www.ruidosoflyin.com.

Annual Pine Top Car Show, Sierra Blanca Regional Airport, 1000 St. Hwy 220, Alto, 8 a.m.

- 5 p.m. It’s all about planes, trains and automobiles. Classic car show plus many activities.

Vendors, food, music and information booths. Model train display inside hanger. 575-2574966; www.pinetopcarclub. com/carshow.html. Registration fee for cars; Free admission to public.

Run for the Beach 2013.

Meet at McGary’s Studio, 2002 Sudderth Drive, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Annual 5K Run/Walk for Breast Cancer Education, Awareness, Cure & Hope. Sponsored by First Christian Church. Trophies will be awarded to the top female and male runners. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for male and female runners by age: 18 and Under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 6069, and 70 and Over. ALL proceeds pay mammogram costs for the people of Lincoln County. Late registration day of event will be in the parking lot of McGary’s Studio from 7:15 to 7:45 a.m. 575-257-9251 or 575-2584250. Registration fee is $20.

ALBUM: Mid-20th Century Photographs by Carmon Philips of the People and Places of Lincoln County exhibit

golf with a view; Sierra Blanca view dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner; entertainment on Thursday nights: DJ Pete Karaoke and Friday nights: the Terry Bullard Band. The “19th Hole” bar and lounge offers libation at best prices in town and a dramatic Sierra Blanca view.

Schedule weddings or meetings in the “North 40” banquet facility. Call 575-257-5815 for information about participating in a classic hometown Country Club where everyone can enjoy the atmosphere and services without membership.

opens at the Hubbard Museum of the American West. 26301 Hwy 70 West, Ruidoso Downs, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily. 575378-4142; www.hubbardmuseum.org.

Susan Kolb performs at Tina’s Cafe, dinner reservations recommended. 257-8930.

Mike Sanjku performs in Wendell’s Restaurant at the Inn of the Mountain Gods, 5 - 10 p.m.

Cowboy Folk Music with Tim, Jay and Sally at Laughing Sheep Farm, 5 - 9 p.m. 575 6534041. 1 mile west of Lincoln, Hwy 380, mm 96.

Mark Remington performs at the Swiss Chalet Inn, Mechem Dr., 6 p.m.

The Eliminators perform at Casa Blanca Restaurant, 7 - 9 p.m.

Michael Beyer performs older songs and jazz at Kokopelli Country Club in Alto from 7 - 10 p.m.

Trailerpark Rebels – Top 40, Country, Classic Rock, Club 49 at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m.

Live music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17 Jesus, Mommy & Me. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 1120 Hull Rd., Tuesday mornings, 9:30-11 a.m. for preschool-aged children. Bible story, songs, finger plays, craft/ art/learning activities and snack.

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News from around the state SepteMBeR 7 Man falls to death in sinkhole

lOVINGTON — A 40-year-old lovington man died Sept. 5 after falling to the bottom of an estimated 40-foot sinkhole in at the top of Hay Canyon in the lincoln National Forest.

According to reports, brett Smith was attempting to rappel to the bottom of the sinkhole using a cotton rope. About 15 feet into the descent, the rope became stuck in the rocks.

A companion with Smith attempted to pull him from the hole using an ATV and nylon straps but the man remained stuck. eventually, the rope broke and Smith fell to the bottom of the sinkhole where he was pronounced deceased at 10 p.m. that evening by the Office of the Medical Investigator.

The sinkhole is located at the top of Hay Canyon near Forest road 64 just west of the community of Weed.

— Lovington Leader

SepteMBeR 4 Concerns about report’s findings raised

CLAYTON — The recent findings report sent to Congress on the financial cost savings of closing potentially hundreds

of the nation’s Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) has generated a response from the National rural Health Association (NrHA).

On Aug. 15, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a report recommending that Congress implement the closure of potentially hundreds of CAHs across the nation as a cost-saving measure to Medicaid/Medicare.

NrHA, which advocates for the ongoing improvement of rural health facilities, said the report shows that about half of the CAHs that would lose their designation under this plan because they are “too close” to another CAH. “This is the fastest way to ration care to America’s most vulnerable seniors,” NrHA argues.

According to the NrHA, 77 percent of the 2,050 rural counties in the u.S. are designated as primary care Health Professional Shortage Area. Also, more than 50 percent of patients in rural areas of the u.S. travel at least 20 miles to receive specialty medical care, compared to only six percent of patients in urban areas.

— Union County Leader

AUGUSt 31 Man thwarts robbery with his gun lOVINGTON — An armed robbery

Obituaries Ruth Payne

There are no services scheduled for ruth Payne, 89, who passed away Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Mission Arch Care Center in roswell. ruth was born Dec. 2, 1923 in Harriett, Texas to robert Alexander McCleery and Victoria Wagner. Her parents preceded her in death.

She married leslie Payne, who preceded her in death Jan. 4, 2011. ruth was also preceded in death by her son Jerry Payne and her three brothers; bill, ernest and Fred McCleery.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons; Mike Payne and his wife Charlann of roswell; Alan Payne and his wife Sharon of ruidoso; daughter Carolyn Turney and her husband larry of Georgetown, Texas; brothers; Glenn

McCleery of Corpus Christi, Texas; Wesley Mc Cleery and his wife Peggy of lubbock; and grandchildren; Kelly Turney, Kimberly Turney, Jason Payne, Jarrett Payne, robin Hedrick, Corlee Payne, Adam Delanda and 11 great-grandchildren. ruth was a member of Christ Church in the Downs.

She loved to travel and crochet for all of her children and grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers you may make donations to the Christ Church in the Downs, 604 W. Harris lane/ P.O. box 1978, ruidoso Downs, NM, 88346 or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to ballard Funeral Home and Crematory.

An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com.

LaMoyne Peters

Legacy in Lincoln County • July 10, 1920 - Sept. 4, 2013 laMoyne “Granddaddy” Peters, 93, of Capitan, passed away on Wednesday, Sept.

4 in rio rancho. The only child born to Gilbert eugene Peters and Alice Chloe Zumwalt Peters, laMoyne was born in the Carrizozo hospital July 10, 1920. laMoyne married Nona Opal Jones on June 2, 1941.

They began their lives together while lincoln County was in its infancy, with unpaved roads, wide open rangeland, outdoor plumbing and neighbors who knew and took care of each other.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Chloe (Daddy Gil and Mommy Chloe) Peters.

He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Opal Peters, his daughter, Peggy Glenda Armstrong and husband leslie; three grandchildren, renee Grant and husband Kevin, Tanya bequette and husband Josh and lynden Armstrong; four great-grandchildren, Kyra and rhett Grant and Kenzie and Kagan bequette.

He worked for the Capitan light Plant, Southern Pacific Railroad, U.S. Forest Service and the u.S. Soil Conservation Service. laMoyne and Opal joined the Capitan (now Angus) Church of the Nazarene in 1947. He served as a board member and trustee for Capitan Church of the Nazarene. He served as treasurer at the Capitan and Angus Church for 40 years. He was active in the organization and operation of Nogal Mesa ranchmen’s Camp Meeting, serving as general chairman and on several other committees.

He was a chairman of the Angus Cemetery Association, served on the

Capitan School board, lincoln County Planning and Zoning Committee, lincoln County Agricultural Stabilization Conservation board and upper Hondo Soil and Water Conservation board.

As involved as he was in the community, his passion was ranching. When his father gave laMoyne the choice of purchasing a ranch or attending college, he chose the former. His life consisted of fulfilling his dream of having a prestigious herd of Hereford, Angus and Crossbred cattle.

He loved ranching and said he was a rancher from the time he was 4 years old. He loved his family and worked hard to provide a legacy for future generations. laMoyne was awarded the Outstanding land Stewardship Award in 2004. On any given day, when asked how he was, he always replied, “I’m worse,” said with a twinkle in his eye, which earned him the nickname of Mr. Worse.

As much as laMoyne enjoyed ranching, his life was dedicated to serving his lord, as both his family and friends attest. laMoyne’s viewing was at laGrone Funeral Home in ruidoso. The celebration of laMoyne’s life was Sept. 7 at Armstrong Tabernacle on the grounds of bonita Park Nazarene Camp.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Nogal Mesa ranchmen’s Camp or Angus Church of the Nazarene. Interested donors may phone 575-336-8032 or send donations for Nogal Mesa ranchman’s Camp to P.O. box 86, Nogal, NM 88341 or to Angus Church, HC 71 box 1162, Capitan, NM 88316.

was thwarted Aug. 30 when the business owner pulled a gun on the robbery suspect, causing him to flee.

The incident happened about 10:46 a.m. when an armed man tried to rob local junk dealer Charlie Dunn, who is 91, at his place of business.

“He came in the door and poked a big gun in my face and asked for my billfold,” said Dunn. “You know, a gun looks a lot bigger when it’s only this far (inches) from your face.”

The man had a T-shirt draped over the gun.

Dunn said the man kept saying over and over, “Give me your billfold, give me your billfold,” and Dunn kept responding, “OK, give me a minute, give me a minute.”

Dunn reached into his pocket and pulled out what the robber thought was his billfold. It actually was a small soft case holding Dunn’s 25-caliber pistol.

“The guy told me to hurry up and I told him to give me a minute to unzip my billfold,” said Dunn. He then pulled out the gun and pointed it at the suspect. “I’ve never seen a guy run so fast,” said Dunn. “boy, he can run.”

Sheriff deputies looked for the suspect but were unsuccessful.

— Lovington Leader

AUGUSt 30 Rancher’s trial set for November

FOrT SuMNer — A jury trial for a De baca County rancher charged with 25 counts of animal cruelty has been tentatively scheduled for the week of Nov. 18 in Magistrate Court. richard Herbert “Dick” evans, 69, of Fort Sumner, appeared before Magistrate Judge buddy Hall Aug. 21 for a pre-trial conference in the case. Originally scheduled for June 26, the conference was delayed a month after evans’ attorney suffered a broken leg. evans is the owner of the Double V ranch, where reports about the condition of cattle resulted in an investigation by the New Mexico livestock board in April.

That investigation led to the execution

of search warrants on the ranch May 17.

More than 60 carcasses in various states of deposition were photographed, as were cows and calves “in extremely poor condition.”

— Clovis Livestock Market News

AUGUSt 29 Town wants to slow down drivers

CArrIZOZO — This town is making some changes intended to slow down speeding traffic.

Stop signs are being added to intersection in the lincoln County seat of Carrizozo.

Mayor Wes lindsay said he wanted to add stop signs at two additional intersections as well as add signs alerting drivers that there is no through traffic across the Carrizozo School’s property.

“They don’t even slow down when they come through there,” lindsay said.

“This will break the speed down and put no through traffic on each end, and that might stop some of it,” he said.

Carrizozo Police Chief Stephen barnett said that he had received numerous complaints from citizens about the speeding cars near the school.

— Lincoln County Leader

City agrees to potential street closures

lOVINGTON — The City Commission here is willing to close some streets to get the new judicial complex built in downtown lovington.

The approval was not without controversy, however, and narrowly passed with a 3-2 margin.

The location of the new courthouse has been a hot topic in lovington for quite a while.

Mayor Drummond led the discussion of closing the streets, saying she still wasn’t sure why the closures would be necessary. but she said she would be willing to support such action if it keeps the courts downtown.

— Lovington Leader

Silence is golden “You can’t catch a mouse by banging on a kettle.”

— Anonymous My wife is a speech therapist and every time she hears the rumble of car speakers from a nearby vehicle she’ll say, “There goes another lost eardrum!” recently new research has indicated that loud noises have more negative effects on our health than just our ears.

A study published in the european Heart Journal found that long-term exposure to high levels of noise dramatically boosts heart risk. “The higher and longer the exposure to noise, either environmental or workplace noise, the higher the risk for heart attack,” says lead researcher Dr. Stefan Willich. Men exposed to prolonged noise were found to have a 50 percent higher risk of having a heart attack. Women were found to have an even higher risk at almost 300 percent! experts say that noise can have negative health effects because it raises the levels of stress hormones such as cortisol, adrenalin, and noradrenalin in the body. excessive noise can also cause mental problems. “The psychological strain experienced by people exposed to constant noise includes distraction, lack of focus, and a slowdown of mental processes,” says clinical psychologist Dr. Jack Singer.

Conversely, silence can help heal the mind and body. Here is some timely advice to help protect yourself: • Plug those ears. My wife uses ear plugs when she uses the hair dryer

and, as an expert, would advise liberal usage of ear plugs anytime you’re in James D. Martin a noisy situation.

• Turn down the volume. I can tell you that most people have the volume too high when they wear headsets – the reason I know is that I can hear what they’re hearing w/o a headset!

• Increase your quiet times. One of the advantages of living in the mountains away from the city: optimal opportunities to enjoy sights and sounds of nature. Meditation has been proven to boost the immune system, lower blood pressure, and reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.

One caveat when silence may not be so golden is when you have daughters and the boyfriends come over for a ‘visit.’ I’m just saying.

James D. Martin is the program manager of the Heritage Program for Senior Adults at the Lincoln County Medical Center. Heritage is a program designed to improve the quality of life for the older adult. Confidential screenings are available by appointment. If interested please call 575-257-6283.

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September 11, 2013

Cross-eyed

What is love? Oh, that’s an easy one.

Love is that feeling of butterflies in my stomach that became the only successful diet I have ever stuck to as I couldn’t eat for weeks. Or maybe it is some sort of container with a flimsy bottom. One day we are “in love” and the next day we “fall out.” Maybe we can decipher the meaning of love from the way we use it in our language? let’s see, in the morning I tell my wife that I love her and for a time that probably makes her feel special. but later when I exclaim “Wow, I really love these enchiladas!” that special feeling fades as she competes with my dinner.

According to popular culture love hurts, love stinks and love is blind. It is just a second-hand emotion, a battlefield. But even so it is what the world needs now and personally it is all I need. I am confused. let’s look to Jesus.

Good news! The Word of God gives us a clear and concise definition of love in the most famous scripture of all, John 3:16: Love is giving something valuable of yourself in order to make someone else’s life better.

Wait, that’s not John 3:16! Or is it? “For God so loved the world…” – sounds like it has to do with love alright. “…that He gave His only Son…” – seems like He gave something valuable of Himself. “… that whoever

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believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.”

– wow, He gave Jesus to make our lives Phil Appel eternally phillip.appel@thefootofthecross.org better!

So now we have hope and joy and peace with God even though we deserve to be the ones that hung on the cross. but Jesus didn’t stop there. In the light of this definition of love, He gives us one simple command to “love one another.” Now we know exactly what to do. look around today. Who needs your love? What do you have that you can give them that will make their life better?

Maybe it is time or a listening ear and a dry shoulder. Maybe it is forgiveness and grace, especially when they don’t deserve it. Maybe it is silence when you think you have to speak. Maybe it is throwing all of your plans to the wind and doing something altogether crazy and out of character to show them how amazingly special and valuable they really are.

What are you waiting for? Go do it!

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Charles Clary Football season is upon us, and the touting of who is number one is evident in the newspaper, on the radio and by the talking heads on the television. Everyone has his or her own favorite team. Everyone likes to find fault with the officials, and they do miss them occasionally. The replays, however, prove that they make the right call more than 95 percent of the time.

I love the boxes that show the umpires’ calls in a baseball game. It seems as though they miss a higher percentage than football officials. Believe me, I am not picking on the officials and referees. I played high school athletics, played college basketball, and coached football and basketball for 10 years. And I complained about the officiating as much as anyone.

If you want people to hate you, become a sports official. They are a genre that people love to hate. Just remember that an umpire, referee, or sports official must know the rules of the game, keep themselves in proper position to make the calls and have an eye trained as to what to look for.

And then they must have the confidence to make the call and they must take the abuse of players, coaches, and fans that think that they blew the call. There must be an easier way to make a living.

But, one must realize that there must be players, coaches, fans and, last of all, officials, umpires and referees. Think about this the next time you berate an official. If you are so great at knowing the rules, seeing each play in slow motion and making the right decision, all in the matter of split seconds, quit your day job and go to the officials’ school of the sport of your choice.

I am very confident that you will not do that, because I realize that part of being a sports fan is ragging on the officials.

There is, however, one official who never misses a call. His name is Jesus Christ, and He makes the call right every time. And you won’t make any headway arguing the call with Him. So, follow the rules of the game and do the best you can. He will forgive your misplays, and keep you in the game of life.

International Peace Day Celebration approaching – Saturday, Sept. 21 Smokey bear ranger Station and Common Ground Community builders will be hosting two free opportunities to celebrate International Day of Peace, a day asking for a global cease fire, personal or political.

The first event is a Peace Day Harvest Party at the Smokey bear ranger Station Community Garden, 901 Mechem Dr., from 1 - 4 p.m. Activities include a tour of the garden, a bee keeping talk by Skylar Marsh, live entertainment, kids activities, and a book exchange to trade books with others. later in the evening, there will be an all ages, Peace Day Community Potluck

and Dance from 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. at the Village lodge Club House located at 1000 Mechem Dr. Scheduled events include a potluck from 6 - 7 p.m., peace performances and education from 7 - 8 p.m. and a dance from 8 - 10 p.m. During the dance there will be a kids art activity and ping pong tournament. There is also a prize for best vegetarian dish. Attendees are encouraged to “Party responsibly” and bring their own plate, cup, bowl and utensil, however it is not required.

Volunteers and donations are still needed. Contact 575-937-2725 or email ziamentor@gmail.com.

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ANGLICAN Mescalero Family Worship Center Gary Dorsey, Pastor; 464-4741 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Carrizozo Community Church (AlG) Barbara Bradley, Pastor. Corner of C Ave. & Thirteenth One Church Pastor Todd Carter. 139 El Paso Road, Ruidoso.

257-2324. wwwonechurchnm.com BAPTIST Canaan Trail Baptist Roland Burnett, Pastor; Located just past milepost 14 on Hwy. 48, between Angus & Capitan.

336-1979 First Baptist Church - Carrizozo 314 Tenth Ave., Carrizozo. 648-2968; Hayden Smith, Pastor First Baptist Church - Ruidoso 270 Country Club Drive, Ruidoso,NM 88345. 2572081; Dr. Alan Stoddard, Pastor First Baptist Church - Ruidoso Downs 361 E. Hwy 70, 378-4611, Randy Widener, Pastor First Baptist Church - Tinnie Bill Jones, Pastor Mescalero Baptist Mission 1016 Old Road Box 9, Mescalero, NM 88340, 9730560, Pastor Zach Malott Mountain Baptist Church Independent-Fundamental KJV. 145 E. Grandview Capitan. 937-4019 Ruidoso Baptist Church Wayne Joyce, Pastor; 126 Church Drive, Palmer Gateway. 378-4174 Trinity Southern Baptist Church (south on Highway 48) 700 Mt. Capitan Rd. 3542044. Mel Gnatkowski, Pastor 808-0607 BAHA’I FAITH Baha’i Faith 257-8857 or 258-5595 BUDDHIST Buddhism of the Lotus Sutra George Brown; 257-1569 CATHOLIC Saint Eleanor Catholic Church 120 Junction Road, Ruidoso, 257-2330. Fr. AI Galvan Saint Theresa Catholic Church Corona. Sunday Mass: 6 p.m. Fr. Mike Williams Saint Joseph’s Apache Mission Mescalero. Father Paul Botenhagen, OFM Our Lady of Guadalupe Bent. Father Larry Gosselin Sacred Heart Catholic Church 299 3rd St, Capitan. Mass 5:00 p.m. Saturday; 8:30 a.m. Sunday. 354-9102. Fr. Mike Williams Santa Rita Catholic Church 243 Birch, Carrizozo. 648-2853. Fr. Mike Williams CHRISTIAN First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

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1211 Hull at Gavilan Canyon Road, 258-4250 Carrizo Christian Fellowship Leonard Kanesewah Ill, Pastor. 56 White Mt. Dr., 3 mi. W of Inn of the Mountain Gods Mescalero.

464-4656 CHURCH OF CHRIST Gateway Church of Christ 415 Sudderth, Ruidoso, 257-4381. John Duncan, preaching minister Church of Christ - Capitan Highway 48. Joshua Watkins, preaching minister CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LDS Church of Jesus Christ LDS Ruidoso Ward, 1091 Mechem Bishop Melvin Jenson, 258-1253 Church of Jesus Christ LDS Mescalero Branch, Mormon Missionaries 3172375 EPISCOPAL Episcopal Church of the Holy Mount, 121 Mescalero Trail, Ruidoso. Rev. Judith Burgess Rector 257-2356. Website: www.eclc.us St. Anne’s Episcopal Chapel in Glencoe Episcopal Chapel of San Juan in Lincoln St. Matthias Episcopal Chapel Carrizozo, 6th & E Street EVANGELICAL The Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1035 Mechem Dr. 802-5242 FOURSQUARE Capitan Foresquare Church Hwy 48, Capitan. Harold W. Perry, Pastor, 9377383 FULL GOSPEL Mission Fountain of Living Water San Patricio Full Gospel Church Seed of Faith Fellowship, 517 West Smokey Bear Blvd, Capitan. Pastor Beverly Sills, 973-3721.

6 p.m. Sundays & Wednesdays, pastorbev1@ gmail.com JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Jehovah’s Witness - Ruidoso Kingdom Hall 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd., 3364147, 257-7714 Congregacion Hispana de los Testigos de Jehova 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd., 336-4147, 378-7095 LUTHERAN Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 258-4191; 1120 Hull Road. Pastor Thomas Schoech. www.shlcruidoso.org METHODIST Community United Methodist Church Junction Road, behind Wells Fargo Bank. Judy Shema, pastor. 257-4170 Capitan United Methodist Church Pastor Jean Riley and the congregation of Capitan United Methodist. White Oaks and Third in

Capitan. 354-2288 Trinity United Methodist Church 1000 D. Ave. 648-2893/648-2846. Carrizozo. Jean Riley, Pastor NAZARENE Angus Church of the Nazarene Angus, 12 miles north of Ruidoso on Hwy. 48, 336-8032. Rick Hutchison, Pastor QUAKER Quaker Worship Group Unprogrammed meeting at the AndersonFreeman Visitor’s Center in Lincoln. For details, contact Sandra Smith at 653-4951 PENTECOSTAL Apostolic Pentecostal Assembly Retired Pastor and author Harry A. Peyton Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church of Ruidoso 613 Sudderth Dr. Unit D. Pastor, Art Dunn, Youth Pastor, Nathaniel Dunn. Free home Bible studies PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church

101 Sutton Drive (Nob Hill), Ruidoso, 257-2220.

Tony Chambless, Pastor Ancho Community Presbyterian Church Pastor Terry Aiello, CLP Corona United Presbyterian Church Pastor Terry Aiello, CLP Nogal Presbyterian Church Reverend E.W. “Bo” Lewis REFORMED CHURCH Mescalero Reformed Mescalero. Bob Schut, Pastor SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Ruidoso Seventh Day Adventist 207 Parkway, Agua Fria, Ruidoso Downs, 3784161. Pastor Chuck Workman, 575-636-3773; 1st Elder Manuel Maya 937-4487 SPANISH SERVICES Iglesia del Nazareno Angus Church, 12 mi north of Ruidoso on Hwy 48.

Marco Sanchez, Pastor. 336-8032 UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP Sacramento Mountains Unitarian

Universalist Fellowship, Call 336-2170 or 257-8912 for location NON-DENOMINATIONAL American Missionary Fellowship Rick Smith, 682-2999. E-mail: RickS@ americanmissionary.org Calvary Chapel 127 Vision, next to Cable Co., 257-5915. Pastor John Marshall Centro Familiar Destino 304 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345, 257-0447.

Services are bilingual Christ Church in the Downs Ruidoso Downs, 378-8464. AI and Marty Lane, Pastors Christ Community Fellowship Capitan, Highway 380 West, 354-2458. Ed Vinson, Pastor Church Out of Church Meeting at the Flying J Ranch, 1028 Hwy. 48, Alto. Pastors: Tim & Julie Gilliland. Mailing Address: 1009 Mechem #11 Ruidoso 88345. 258-1388. www. churchoutofchurch.com. Keepin’ it simple ...

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Cornerstone Church Cornerstone Square, 613 Sudderth Drive, 2579265. John & Joy Wyatt, Pastors Foot of the Cross Christian Ministries, 2812 Sudderth (Pine Tree Shopping Center) Pastor, Phil Appel. For more info please call 937-8677 or visit our website at www.thefootofthecross.org Grace Harvest Church 1108 Gavilan Canyon Rd, 336-4213 Iglesia Bautista “Vida Eterna” Pastor Rev, Ramon Robledo. 207 East Circle, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346, 361 E. Hwy. 70, 3788108. Email: revrobledo@lycos.com J Bar J Church 40 Hwy 70W, 257-6899 Pastor Charles W. Clary.

E-mail: jbarjcountrychurcb@ruidoso.net Miracle Life Ministry Center Ron Rice & Catherine Callahan, Ministers Available 24 hours for healing, prayer. 354-0255; e-mail miraclelife@ruidoso-online.com Open Circle - High Mesa Healing Center, Sundays, 10-11 a.m. Call 575-336-7777 for information Pacto Viviente 25974 Highway 70, la iglesia “J Bar J” en la granja roja. Domingos 12:30 p.m., Jueves 7 p.m.

937-6664. Es un lugar de familia, amistades y de crecimiento spiritual Racetrack Chapel Horseman’s Entrance, Hwy 70, 378-7264.

Chaplain Darrell Winter NON-SECTARIAN Spiritual Awareness Study Group Minister: George N. Brown, PhD. ULC. 257-1569 Men’s Bible Study, Band Of Brothers Call 937-0071 for times and location The 1st Iglesia Apostollca de la Fe en Cristo Jesus 613 Sudderth Dr. Suite D, Ruidoso. 2578053. Pastor Alex Custillo

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Weekly Featured Adoptable Pets Big Red is a very handsome Hound/Retriever mix; he is about 2 years old, and he has a short coat that is reddish brown color.

Big Red is very sweet; he loves to play outside, and does well with other dogs. He is kennel/house trained and walks well on leash, Big Red can be a little shy when first meeting new people, but he loves attention. He is a large breed dog, but is well behaved indoors. He would be a great

guard dog for any household. Red’s adoption fee is $45 and he comes with all shots current and 30 days of free pet insurance.

This is Cleopatra, she is a chestnut-colored Domestic Shorthair with beautiful tabby stripes.

Cleopatra is about 2 years old and is a very mellow cat. She is playful with other cats and kittens, and is good at catching mice. Cleo is already spayed and up to date with all her vaccinations. She is available for adoption, the fee being $15 for her and all other cats/kittens at the shelter.

To adopt one of these featured pets, contact the Humane Society of Lincoln County. Hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11-5 and Saturday 11-2. Location: 422 Gavilan Canyon, Ruidoso. 575-257-9841.

Don’t forget to check out our website: adoptnmpet.com.

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Thump in the trunk “I don’t know,” he tells her.

“Is that kind of thing under warranty?” she asks.

“I’m sure it is,” he says as he opens the hood to take a look, “I’ll get it up on the rack and check it out personally; and we’ll give you a courtesy ride home; and I’ll give you a call in a few hours and let you know what I find out.”

Well no sooner did she get home, when the service manager gave her a call: “I’ve got good news Mrs. Johnson. Would you believe it? Your husband was locked in the trunk with his golf clubs. Apparently, he was getting his putter out of the bag when you backed the car up to go to the hairdresser’s.”

Copyright © 2013 Jay McKittrick A loony old lady takes her Cadillac to the car dealership.

“What’s wrong with your new sedan, Mrs. Johnson?” the service manager asks.

“It sounds like the rear end is about to fall off!” She tells him.

“I seriously doubt that, Mrs. Johnson – your car is only a year old – what exactly is it doing?” he asks.

“It’s knocking and squealing; squealing and knocking and I heard a loud thump. Do you think it could be the transmission, or the catalytic converter or the bumper or something?”

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“Well, tell him to stop playing with his putter and get the dang car fixed!”

She yelled over the phone.

“I’m not going to tell him that, Mrs. Johnson, he’s mad as hell right now.”

She let him know: “Oh… He always gets angry when he wants to play golf, and I make him get the car repaired.”

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120 LEGAL NOTICES

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TWELFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF LINCOLN STATE OF NEW MEXICO

Attorney’s Fees . . . . . . $1,500.00

EUNICE LANDRUM (ELIAS), Petitioner, vs.

ELIAS ISAAC ELIAS, Respondent.

D-1226-DM-2013-00083 Division III NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF SUIT TO: Elias Isaac Elias GREETINGS: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that there has been filed in the District Court of Lincoln County, State of New Mexico, a certain cause of action wherein Eunice Landrum is the Petitioner and you are the Respondent, the same being Cause No. D1226-DM-2013-00083, Division III.

In addition thereto there will be accruing interest, and costs of publication of this Notice, and the Special Master’s Fee fixed by the Court in the amount of $250.00.

The terms of this sale are that the purchaser must pay cash at the time the Property is struck off to him, except that the Plaintiff may bid all or any part of its judgment, plus interest without paying cash. /s/ Jennifer Miller Jennifer Miller, Special Master RICHARD A. HAWTHORNE. P.A. 1221 Mechem Drive, Suite 2 Ruidoso, NM 88345 (575) 258-3483 STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF LINCOLN TWELFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT No. D-1226-CV-2011-00044

The object and purpose of the said suit is to dissolve your marriage as prayed for in the complaint.

ALTO LAKES GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, INC., a New Mexico Corporation,

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that unless you enter your appearance or file pleadings herein on or before October 15, 2013, the Petitioner will make application to the Court for a Decree by Default, and Decree by Default will be rendered against you as prayed for in the complaint.

v.,

The name of the Plaintiff ’s attorney is RICHARD A. HAWTHORNE, P.A., Richard A. Hawthorne, and whose address is 1221 Mechem, Suite 2, Ruidoso, New Mexico, 88345.

WITNESS my hand and seal of the District court of Lincoln County, New Mexico this 27th day of August, 2013.

DISTRICT COURT CLERK By: /s/ Gloria LaMay Deputy TWELFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF LINCOLN STATE OF NEW MEXICO ALTO LAKES GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, INC., a New Mexico corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

JAMES G. TUCKER and BARBARA L. TUCKER, husband and wife, Defendants.

D-1226-CV 2013-00123 Div. III NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE UNDER FORECLOSURE JUDGMENT NOTICE is hereby given that under and by virtue of the Default Judgment, Decree Of Foreclosure And Of Sale And Appointment Of Special Master entered by the District Court of Lincoln County, New Mexico, on August 12, 2013 in civil cause number D-1226-CV-2013-00123, the under-signed will offer for public sale to the highest bidder for cash at the front entrance of the Ruidoso Municipal Building at 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, New Mexico on the 19th day of September, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., all rights of the Defendant to the following described real property located in Lincoln County, New Mexico; Lot T21D, DEER PARK WOODS SUBDIVISION, Unit 4, Lincoln County, New Mexico, as shown by the plat thereof filed in the office of the County Clerk and Ex-officio Recorder of Lincoln County on October 28, 1977 in Tube No. 599; (hereinafter referred to as “the Property”).

Notice is further given that the court directed foreclosure of the Plaintiff ’s claim of liens on the Properties and that the amounts to be realized at said sale from the Property, with interest calculated to date of sale, are as follows: Amount of Plaintiff ’s Judgment . . . . . . . . . . $4,974.88 Interest to date of Sale: . . $61.14

Plaintiff, BARBARA FLEMING and JESUS and MARIA GUARDIOLA, husband and wife, Defendants, WASHINGTON FEDERAL, (formerly known as First Federal Bank), a federally chartered savings bank, Counterclaimant and Crossclaimant, v.

ALTO LAKES GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, INC., a New Mexico Corporation, Counter-Defendant, v.

BARBARA FLEMING; JESUS and MARIA GUARDIOLA, husband and wife; JESUS GUARDIOLA CONSTRUCTION & CONCRETE PUMPING, INC., a New Mexico corporation; THE LINCOLN COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY, a duly authorized New Mexico solid waste authority; and BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO, Cross-Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 17, 2013, at 9:30 a.m., the undersigned Special Master will, at the main entrance of the Lincoln County Courthouse, 300 Central, Carrizozo, New Mexico, 88301, sell all the right, title and interest of the above-named Cross-Defendants in and to the hereinafter described real estate to the highest bidder for cash.

The property is described as follows: Lot 89 of DEER PARK VALLEY SUBDIVISION, UNIT 3, Lincoln County, New Mexico, as shown by the plat of Deer Park Valley Units 1 thru 9, filed in the office of the County Clerk and Ex-officio Recorder of Lincoln County, New Mexico, on April 17, 1981, in Cabinet D, Slide Nos. 7 through 10.

THE FOREGOING SALE will be made to satisfy a default judgment rendered by the above Court in the above-entitled and numbered cause on August 12, 2013, being an action to foreclose a mortgage on the above-described property.

The Default Judgment, which includes interest and costs through May 23, 2013, is $269,627.80 and the same bears interest at the rate of 7.00% per annum, or $45.72 per diem, from May 23, 2013, to the date of sale, plus the costs of sale, including Special Master’s fee, publication costs, Plaintiff ’s costs expended for taxes, insurance and keeping the property in good repair. The amount of such interest to the date of sale will be $5,349.24.

The Counterclaimant/Crossclaimant and/or its assignees have the right to bid at such sale and submit its bid verbally or in writing. The Counterclaimant/Crossclaimant may apply all or any part of its judgment to the

purchase price in lieu of cash. The sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the real property and improvements concerned with herein will be sold subject to any and all patent reservations, easements, all recorded and unrecorded liens not foreclosed herein, and all recorded and unrecorded special assessments and taxes that may be due. Counterclaimant/Crossclaimant and its attorneys disclaim all responsibility for, and the purchaser(s) at the sale takes the property subject to, the valuation of the property by the County Assessor as real or personal property, affixture of any mobile or manufactured home to the land, deactivation of title to a mobile or manufactured home on the property, if any, environmental contamination on the property, if any, and zoning violations concerning the property, if any.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the purchaser(s) at such sale shall take title to the above-described real property subject to a one month right of redemption.

Dated: August 14, 2013 /s/ Peter Baca PETER BACA Special Master Post Office Box 215 Carrizozo, NM 88301 HONDO VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS MAINTENANCE BID CONTRACT AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Minimum Requirements: Must meet physical abilities for working conditions.

Job Description: General maintenance of school grounds, maintenance of electrical and plumbing, bus and school vehicle maintenance, snow preparations etc.

Bid deadline: September 12, 2013 Bid should include price to do all required maintenance and other duties for the school year 2013-2014.

All applicants should call the superintendent for further details.

Cindy Gomez Administrative Assistant Hondo Valley Public Schools P.O. Box 55 Hondo, NM 88336 Or call: Main Office 575-653-4411 The Hondo Valley Public Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, race, color, age, gender or nationality.

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF LINCOLN 12TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF Rio Kristian Lopez FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. CV-13-220 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME AND NOTICE OF HEARING COMES NOW the petitioner and hereby gives notice that a Petition for Change of Name was filed in Carrizozo, Lincoln County, New Mexico, on the 22nd day of August, 2013, requesting that the Petitioner’s name be changed from Rio Kristian Lopez to Rio Kristian O’Neal.

Furthermore, Petitioner hereby gives notice of hearing on the Petitioner’s Petition for Change of Name, which shall be held before the Honorable Karen L. Parsons at 8:15 a.m. on the 24th day of October, 2013 at the Lincoln County Courthouse in Carrizozo, New Mexico, whereby the Petitioner will request the Court to sign the final Order changing the his/her name from Rio Kristian Lopez to Rio Kristian O’Neal. /s/ Rio Lopez

130 EMPLOYMENT NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for part time evening cart attendant, servers/bartenders, and golf course maintenance and equipment operator. Apply in person, Cree Meadows

Country Club 301 Country Club Dr., Ruidoso

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HELP WANTED:

• Tree Thinners • Landscapers • Laborers • Yearly Maintenance Personnel

Call 336-2321

La Quinta is hiring for the following positions, please apply in person.

Full time and part time housekeeping, full time night audit, full time desk clerk and part time breakfast attendant.

Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

26147 uS Highway 70 Ruidoso Downs RAMADA INN is hiring for housekeeper and front desk. Apply in person at 26141 Hwy 70.

LINCOLN COUNTY is now accepting applications for the position of FULL TIME DEPUTY SHERIFF until filled in the Lincoln County Sheriff ’s Department, located in Carrizozo, New Mexico. Applicant must be 18 years or over, must possess a New Mexico Police Officer’s Certification or be certifiable by waiver, and willing to work anywhere in Lincoln County.

Employment will be condition upon applicant’s successful completion of a physical examination and substance abuse test. Wages are NonProbationary $20.1812 - $26.1936 depending on years of law enforcement service and advanced training hours. Obtain application and job description from Billie-Jo Guevara at 575/648-2385 ext. 100. County of Lincoln Equal Opportunity Employer and in Compliance with ADA Requirements, Title II-A. THE CITY OF RUIDOSO DOWNS is accepting applications for Part Time/On Call Lincoln County Transit Driver. Starting pay $8.01 hour. Must possess and maintain a valid NM Driver’s License. Must have proof of a good driving record and be able to pass and maintain DOT physical and drug/alcohol screening. EEOE. For complete job description and application visit City Hall at 123 Downs Drive, Ruidoso Downs, NM call 575378-4422 or email rreynolds@ruidosodowns.us.

140 GENERAL HELP WANTED MOUNTAIN AIR CABINS is looking for full and part time housekeeper.

Call 257-5600 or stop by 1129 Main Rd. CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR and framer needed call Jim 575808-1959 P/T WEB ADMINISTRATOR for retail web site. Utilizing the Big commerce platform, using option sets, and entering inventory details and images. $10.00 per hour. Contact: mobrien@zianet.com PRE-SCHOOL DIRECTOR, must be able to meet state pre-school director qualifications. Contact Community United Methodist, 220 Junction Road, Ruidoso or call 575-257-4170 LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED ROOFER. Must have own vehicle.

Call 575-973-4413 SUPER 8 RUIDOSO is hiring for housekeeping, night auditor, and front desk clerk. 575-378-8180

616 Mechem • Ruidoso, NM • (575) 257-4011 • 800-530-4597

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This unfurnished three bedroom, two bath double-wide manufactured home is on a large, mostly level lot on the northern edge of Alto. There is an extra storage building on the property, and this has been a good rental. $149,000 MLS #113243

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All one level 3 bedroom, 2 bath home w/high ceilings and vigas. Wood & tile floors, granite countertops. Master & guest bedrooms are on opposite ends of the home. Master bath has spa tub & tiled shower. Over-sized garage w/ workshop & sink. Spacious decks, lots of wildlife. Many more extras! $379,500 MLS #112006

Oak cabinets, pantry, cathedral ceiling. Granite countertops in spacious kitchen, wine fridge.

Large fireplace, wood interior doors. Large walkin closets for every bedroom. Rock & stucco exterior. Mountain views, covered & uncovered decks. Lots of wildlife, on over 1.6 acres. What more could you ask for? $239,500 MLS#112579

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190 REAL ESTATE

All American Realty SALES & RENTALS Long & Short Term Rentals Nice Commercial $ 1200 Available Now (575) 257-8444 TWO NEIGHBORING 20 ACRE RANCHES each just $12,900 or together for $24,000. Lender repossession. 1 hour 45 minutes southwest of Albuquerque. These ranches previously sold for 3x the new asking price. Remote, high dessert setting with good access and electric. Financing available. Call NMRS 1-888676-6979

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RENTALS HOUSES

323 HEATH DRIVE – FURN 3 BDR, 2 (3/4) BA (showers only) with knotty pine walls & wood floors. Approx. 1337 sq.ft. $975/Mo + utilities.

111 FIR – UNF 2 BDR, 2 BA. with large utility room & W/D hookups. Approx 1168 sq.ft. Pets ok with owner approval. $800/Mo + utilities.

(On the Market - Subject to showing with a lawful 30-day notice) 148 EAGLE RIDGE – UNF 3 BDR, 2 BA. with 2-car garage and partially covered deck. Approx. 1800 sq.ft. Pets ok with owner approval. $1600/Mo + utilities. (On the Market - Subject to showing with a lawful 30-day notice) 213 BRADY CANYON – UNF 1 BDR, 1 BA. Approx. 384 sq.ft. $400/Mo + utilities. Available Sept. 16.

176 JUNIPER – UNF 2 BDR, 1 1/2 BA. Approx.

1200 sq.ft. $675/Mo + utilities. Available Oct. 1

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MANUFACTURED HOMES:

111 LAGUNA – UNF 3 BDR, 2 BA with W/D hookups, office and large deck. Approx. 1435 sq.ft. $1000/Mo + utilities.

481 PARADISE CANYON – FURN 3 BDR, 2 BA with log siding & a great deck. Approx.

1760 sq.ft. $1600/Mo includes utilities.

112 HIDEAWAY LANE – FURN 3 BDR, 2 BA with wrap-around decks and hot tub. Fenced yard, pets OK. Approx. 1096 sq.ft. $1600/Mo includes utilities. (On the Market – Subject to showing with a lawful 30-day notice) 561 ENCHANTED FOREST LOOP –UNF 3 BDR, 2 BA on large flat lot. Approx. 1510 sq. ft. $875/Mo + utilities. (On the Market – Subject to showing with a lawful 30-day notice) Available Oct. 5

COMMERCIAL

2900 SUDDERTH DRIVE – Large building at 406 SUNNY SLOPE #3 – FURN 2 BDR, 1 1/2 the corner of Sudderth & Mechem with many potential uses. Come take a look.

BA. $1100/Mo incl. utilities. #416 CHAMPION’S RUN – FURN 2 BDR, 2 BA 419 MECHEM DRIVE – Approx. 1100 sq.ft. w/ carport. Approx. 1320 sq.ft. $900/Mo + utilities. Come take a look. $500/Mo + utilities.

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ROOM AND BATH with private entrance. $350 per month. 575-3788163

FULLY FURNISHED 2 bedroom 1.5 bath townhome in nice residential neighborhood. Wood burning stove, front porch, back deck. All utilities paid. $1000/month. Call Sandy, 575258-4759

235 HOMES FOR RENT: FURNISHED / UNFURNISHED

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205 ROOM FOR RENT

CAPITAN HOME for rent or rent to own. 3 bed 2 full bath, covered porch, carport. 575-808-5542

260 APARTMENT RENTALS

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Inspiration Heights Apartment Homes 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms.

Nestled in the pines of Ruidoso Downs 301 Sierra Lane

378-4236

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COMMERCIAL/STORE-FRONT RETAIL. Approx 1800 square feet great location best price in town $1500.

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300 WANT TO BUY WANTING ANTIQUE fishing tackle lures and reels, cir. 1940. Top cash dollar paid. 575-354-0365

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370 GARAGE SALES/ESTATE SALES MARK YOUR CALENDAR for the annual village wide yard sale Saturday, September 14th at 8 am.

This event is sponsored

by Capitan Public Library.

Participants must live in the village limits or within a 2-mile radius.

A $5 fee covers the cost of advertisement, a sign for the sale, and participant’s address on a map. Registration deadline is 5pm, Thursday, September 12th. We invite you to come to Capitan. You will have a great time searching for fantastic treasures. And, dont forget the Farmer’s Market from 9 to 11 am.

Maps will be available at 7 am at the Library, N2SS, and Post Office.

385 GUNS/RIFLES Rare Rifle! J.C. Higgins-model 50 (30-06). Sears-Roebuck and Co. Belgium works - 1950-1955 4x weaver scope $450. 575-258-4503

490 PET SERVICES & SUPPLIES GROOMING! $27 including tax.

Small dog’s kennel clips only (hair all off ) 575-973-4805